Teacher of Design and Technology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benenden Healthcare

Wellbeing services

Flu vaccinations

On-site parking

EV charging discount

On-site gym

Thrive Days

UKAT Institute learning

Eye care vouchers

Hearing care vouchers

Job summary

Chatham Grammar is seeking a Design and Technology teacher to deliver practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with some KS5 teaching where appropriate. The post sits in a department overseen by the University of Kent Academies Trust.

The role suits both early career teachers and experienced practitioners, with tailored professional learning pathways and trust-wide development opportunities. The position begins in January; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Child protection screening
• Checks with past employers
• Online shortlisting checks

Responsibilities

• Deliver challenging, engaging Design and Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Teach Key Stage 5 where appropriate
• Foster curiosity, innovation and independent thinking in students
• Support students to build the knowledge and skills needed for further study and careers
• Contribute to the continued development of the Design and Technology department
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Act as a positive role model for students

Job description

This Design and Technology teaching post sits in the department at Chatham Grammar, a school run by the University of Kent Academies Trust. The work centres on planning and delivering practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with some Key Stage 5 teaching where it fits. It suits early career teachers as well as experienced practitioners, and the trust offers professional learning pathways alongside the role. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January, though an earlier start may be considered.

What the job involves

• Deliver challenging, engaging Design and Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Teach Key Stage 5 where appropriate
• Foster curiosity, innovation and independent thinking in students
• Support students to build the knowledge and skills needed for further study and careers
• Contribute to the continued development of the Design and Technology department
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Act as a positive role model for students

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Child protection screening
• Checks with past employers
• Online search as part of shortlisting checks

What’s offered

• Benenden Healthcare membership
• Free wellbeing, health and counselling services
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking and discounted electric vehicle charging
• On-site gym access
• Staff Thrive Days in addition to scheduled professional development days
• Tailored professional learning pathways and trust-wide career opportunities via the UKAT Institute
• Eye care and hearing care vouchers