Teacher of DT & Food Technology - Full Time

Holmesdale; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holmesdale School is seeking a committed Teacher of DT and Food Technology starting September 2025. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive community and numerous professional development opportunities. Additional benefits include a generous pension scheme, enhanced maternity pay, and discounts with local retailers.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Discounts with local and national retailers

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Talented and dynamic teacher with a focus on DT and Food Technology.
• Ability to challenge students for meaningful outcomes.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology and Food Technology to students.
• Foster a stimulating and rewarding learning environment.
• Contribute to the professional growth of staff.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Dynamic teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

• The Holmesdale School
• MPS/UPS
• Full Time; All Year Round
• Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of DT and Food Technology, from September 2025. Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.

Joining The Holmesdale School means becoming part of a vibrant and supportive community where your contributions are truly valued. We foster a stimulating and rewarding work environment, and we are committed to the professional growth of our staff through a range of excellent development opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Louise Bates, PA to the Headteacher at [e-mail] or 01634 240416.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form to [e-mail]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [e-mail] or 01795 905989 (option 2).

Interview Dates: As Soon As Possible

Candidates will be contacted if they are successfully shortlisted for interview.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Holmesdale School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.