Design Technology Teacher

Teach South; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply work

Long-term positions paid to scale

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Dedicated support from education-recru

Schools across Tunbridge Wells

Job summary

Teach South is recruiting Design Technology teachers for Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas on flexible supply contracts starting September 2026. You will deliver practical and theory lessons across KS3/KS4, maintain safe workshop practices, and help students work toward GCSE targets.

QTS or relevant DT teaching experience required; strong subject knowledge and classroom management essential. Roles include day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements across multiple local

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching experience
• Secondary DT teaching experience
• Strong subject knowledge and practical skills
• Confidence working in a practical classroom/workshop environment
• Good classroom management
• A commitment to student progress and achievement
• A reliable and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Teaching DT across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Teaching towards GCSE where required
• Supporting students with design and practical projects
• Maintaining safe working practices in practical environments
• Planning lessons for longer-term placements
• Assessing student work and monitoring progress
• Managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Practical skills

Classroom management

Commitment to student progress

Professional approach

Education

QTS or relevant teaching experience

Secondary DT teaching experience

Job description

Design Technology Teacher – Supply
Location: Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas
Pay: £130–£180 per day for daily cover | Pay to scale for long-term roles
Job Type: Supply – Full-time or Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Design Technology Teacher – Flexible Supply Opportunities
Are you a Design Technology Teacher looking for flexible work or a longer-term position from September?
We are supporting secondary schools across Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas with their recruitment for DT Teachers. Opportunities are available across day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements.
We are keen to hear from teachers with experience across different areas of Design Technology, including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology and Textiles.
The role

• Teaching DT across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Teaching towards GCSE where required
• Supporting students with design and practical projects
• Maintaining safe working practices in practical environments
• Planning lessons for longer-term placements
• Assessing student work and monitoring progress
• Managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

We are looking for:

• QTS or relevant teaching experience
• Secondary DT teaching experience
• Strong subject knowledge and practical skills
• Confidence working in a practical classroom/workshop environment
• Good classroom management
• A commitment to student progress and achievement
• A reliable and professional approach

Why work with us?

• £130–£180 per day for daily cover
• Long-term positions paid to scale
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible supply work
• Schools across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas
• Dedicated support from an education recruitment consultant