Design Technology Teacher

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

Job summary

Teach South Kent is seeking a Design Technology Teacher for flexible supply across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Role involves day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and longer-term placements across KS3/KS4, with opportunities to teach various DT subjects including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Tech and Textiles.

QTS or relevant teaching experience required; strong subject knowledge and practical skills essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• Secondary Design Technology teaching experience.
• Strong subject knowledge and practical skills.
• Confidence working in a practical classroom/workshop environment.
• Good classroom management.
• Commitment to student progress and achievement.
• 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

QTS

Secondary DT teaching

Subject knowledge

Practical skills

Classroom management

Student progress

Professional approach

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

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