Design Technology Teacher

Design Technology / Engineering Teacher
Maidstone, Kent
Part-Time – 0.4 / 2 Days per Week
MPS / UPS – Paid to Scale
KS3 & KS4 – KS5 where appropriate
Experienced Teachers & ECTs Welcome
Immediate / September 2026 Start
Interviews Available Immediately

Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher looking for a part-time teaching opportunity in Maidstone?

A well-established and supportive secondary school in Maidstone, Kent is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology to join its DT department on a part-time basis, working 2 days per week (0.4).

The school is looking for a committed and motivated teacher who is passionate about Design Technology and Engineering and can inspire pupils through engaging, practical and well-planned lessons.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for a better work-life balance, as well as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop their experience within a supportive department.

As a Teacher of Design Technology, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology and Engineering lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to teach KS5 where appropriate.
• Deliver challenging and well-organised lessons that support pupils of different abilities.
• Use a range of practical and classroom-based teaching strategies and resources.
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Design Technology department.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues regarding pupil progress.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the department and school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification.
• Has a relevant degree in Design Technology, Engineering or a related subject.
• Has experience teaching Design Technology and/or Engineering within a secondary school setting.
• Has experience teaching to GCSE / Level 2, or has completed relevant teacher training placements.
• Has strong subject knowledge and an understanding of the current DT curriculum.
• Can plan engaging lessons that meet the needs of pupils across a range of abilities.
• Has confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Is enthusiastic, ambitious and keen to work as part of a collaborative department.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Experience teaching KS5 Design Technology or Engineering would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming secondary school with a strong team ethos and a commitment to providing opportunities for both pupils and staff.

The 2-day-per-week timetable could particularly suit teachers returning to the classroom, experienced teachers looking to reduce their working week, ECTs seeking part-time experience, or DT specialists combining teaching with other commitments.

Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Contract:

Part-Time – 0.4
Days: 2 days per week
Salary: MPS / UPS – Paid to Scale
Start:
Immediate / September 2026
Interviews:
Available immediately