Job description
Design Technology Teacher (DT)
Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: April 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you a creative and innovative Design Technology Teacher with a passion for inspiring the next generation of designers and engineers?
Do you have the skills to deliver engaging practical lessons that develop students' problem-solving abilities and technical expertise?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Design Technology Teacher to join a high-achieving and forward-thinking grammar school located in Medway. The selected Design Technology Teacher will be responsible for delivering dynamic DT lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, inspiring students to develop their practical skills, creativity, and understanding of design principles.
The school is a highly successful selective grammar school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a supportive, nurturing environment. The school boasts excellent Design Technology facilities, including well-equipped workshops, CAD software, and 3D printing resources. The successful Design Technology Teacher will join a creative and collaborative department dedicated to fostering innovation and technical skill development in all students.
As a Design Technology Teacher, you will be expected to:
* Plan and deliver engaging, practical Design Technology lessons to students across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
* Teach a range of DT disciplines, including resistant materials, product design, and CAD/CAM techniques.
* Develop students' understanding of design processes, health and safety practices, and material properties.
* Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
* Contribute to the development of the DT curriculum and maintain workshop resources and equipment.
To be considered for this Design Technology Teacher role, the candidate must:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in Design Technology.
* Have experience teaching Design Technology at secondary school level, including Key Stage 4.
* Possess strong subject knowledge and practical skills across a range of DT disciplines.
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
* Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
GSL Education offers:
* Excellent daily rates of pay
* Direct links to local schools across Medway and Kent
* Access to professional development and training
* Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Design Technology Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.