DT Teacher

Term Time Teachers; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Sevenoaks seeks a passionate Teacher of Design & Technology. This full-time role involves teaching across year groups and contributing to GCSE/A Level courses. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge, experience at secondary level, and a commitment to pupil wellbeing. The role also includes engaging in the wider school life, enhancing student creativity and problem-solving skills. A supportive work environment with small class sizes is offered along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Small class sizes

Supportive staff community

Beautiful school setting

Qualifications

• Experience teaching DT at secondary level, either in independent or maintained sectors.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and excellent classroom practice.
• Willingness to engage in the ethos and co-curricular activities of the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across various year groups.
• Plan and deliver innovative and rigorous lessons.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the DT department.
• Support students of all abilities to achieve their potential.
• Engage in co-curricular activities and school life.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of Design & Technology

Independent School | Sevenoaks, Kent

Full-time | Start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Design & Technology to join our thriving and forward-thinking department at our independent school in Sevenoaks.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Design & Technology and committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire creativity, problem-solving and practical excellence. You will teach across a range of year groups, with the opportunity to contribute to GCSE and/or A Level courses, depending on experience.

The Role

• Teach Design & Technology across the school, including specialist areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Engineering (depending on expertise)
• Plan and deliver innovative, practical, and academically rigorous lessons
• Contribute to curriculum development within a well-resourced DT department
• Support and encourage pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential
• Take an active role in the wider life of the school, including co-curricular activities

The Ideal Candidate

• A well-qualified teacher with a strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology
• Experience teaching DT at secondary level (independent or maintained sector)
• A commitment to excellent classroom practice and pupil wellbeing
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to contribute to the ethos and co-curricular programme of an independent school

We Offer

• Motivated, well-behaved pupils who are keen to learn
• Small class sizes and excellent facilities
• A supportive and collaborative staff community
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A beautiful school setting in the heart of Sevenoaks, with good transport links to London

To apply to this advert, please contact Term Time Teachers / Academics using the link or contact details attached to this advert