Design and Technology Teacher

Position: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate, until the end of the academic year
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Ready to inspire students to explore their creativity and technical skills through design and technology?

GSL Education are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Design and Technology Teacher (DT Teacher) to join a secondary school in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This is your opportunity to revolutionise the way students engage with design and technology, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the subject. If you're ready to inspire the next generation of designers and technologists and make a profound impact on their academic and personal growth, we want you on our team!

As a Design and Technology (DT) Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality design and technology education and inspiring students to develop a love for the subject. You will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals to create engaging and effective lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a school that values educational excellence.

About the School: The school focuses on cultivating a culture of all-round excellence, where students are provided opportunities to explore their talents, develop skills, and reach their full potential. With a commitment to high academic standards, strong pastoral care, and a wide variety of co-curricular activities, the school supports the development of confident, respectful, and determined individuals who are prepared to make positive contributions to their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging design and technology lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students, ensuring all students are motivated and challenged.
• Teach design and technology lessons to students aged 11-18.
• Organise and supervise extracurricular design and technology activities and events, fostering a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject.
• Monitor and assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
• Promote health and safety in all activities, ensuring students understand the importance of safe practices.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), early career teacher (ECT) or equivalent certification.
• Be able to provide a ten-year career history with relevant reference details covering the last two years, including your most recent place of academic employment.
• Experience in teaching design and technology is essential.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their best in design and technology.
• Commitment to promoting a love for learning and a curiosity about the subject.
• Relevant qualifications or training in design and technology education (desirable but not essential).
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible working arrangements that allow you to make a difference in various educational settings.
• Supportive school environments where your expertise will be valued and appreciated.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Design and Technology (DT) Teacher role in Royal Tunbridge Wells, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Join us as a Design and Technology Teacher and help inspire the next generation of students to explore the wonders of design and technology!