Design Technology Teacher

JAM Recruitment Ltd; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply work

Long-term roles paid to scale

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Dedicated recruitment support

Job summary

TeachSouth is currently seeking a Design Technology Teacher to supply across Hastings and surrounding areas. Roles include daily cover and longer placements, with flexible hours and both full-time and part-time options.

The position covers KS3 and KS4 in Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology or Textiles, with emphasis on practical workshops and safe, structured learning. Start September 2026.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching experience required.
• Strong practical and technical knowledge across Design Technology subjects.
• Ability to manage practical classrooms and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Teach DT across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver practical and theory-based lessons.
• Teach towards GCSE where required.
• Support students through practical projects.
• Maintain safe working practices.
• Plan lessons for longer-term placements.
• Assess student work and progress.
• Manage practical classrooms and workshops effectively.

Skills

Workshop practice

CAD

Classroom management

Education

QTS or relevant teaching experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A Design Technology Teacher is required for supply positions in secondary schools across Hastings and surrounding areas.

This contract offers flexible hours, either full-time or part-time, with daily rates of £130–£180, increasing to scale for longer assignments.

The role begins September 2026.

You will deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology, or Textiles.

Daily cover, short-term bookings, and extended placements are all available through TeachSouth.

This arrangement suits teachers seeking variety or those preferring a fixed timetable.

Your key skills in workshop practice, CAD, and classroom management will be fully utilised.

Prior experience in any related design discipline is essential for these temporary roles.

Design Technology Teacher – Supply Location: Hastings 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 Opportunities Are you a Design Technology Teacher looking for supply work or a longer-term role from September?

We are working with secondary schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who require DT Teachers to support their departments.

Opportunities are available across day-to-day cover, short-term assignments and longer-term placements.

We welcome teachers with experience across Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology, Textiles or related areas.

The role

• Teaching DT across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Teaching towards GCSE where required
• Supporting students through practical projects
• Maintaining safe working practices
• Planning lessons for longer-term placements
• Assessing student work and progress
• Managing practical classrooms and workshops effectively

We are looking for:

• QTS or relevant teaching experience
• Secondary DT teaching experience
• Strong technical and practical knowledge
• Confidence working in practical environments
• Effective classroom management
• A commitment to student progress
• A reliable and professional approach

What we offer

• £130–£180 per day for daily cover
• Long-term roles paid to scale
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible supply work
• Schools across Hastings and surrounding areas
• Short and long-term placements
• Dedicated recruitment support