Design Technology Teacher

A Design Technology Teacher is required for supply positions in secondary schools across Hastings and surrounding areas.

This contract offers flexible hours, either full-time or part-time, with daily rates of £130–£180, increasing to scale for longer assignments.

The role begins September 2026.

You will deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology, or Textiles.

Daily cover, short-term bookings, and extended placements are all available through Teach South.

This arrangement suits teachers seeking variety or those preferring a fixed timetable.

Your key skills in workshop practice, CAD, and classroom management will be fully utilised.

Prior experience in any related design discipline is essential for these temporary roles.

We are working with secondary schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who require DT Teachers to support their departments.

Opportunities are available across day-to-day cover, short-term assignments and longer-term placements.

We welcome teachers with experience across Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology, Textiles or related areas.

• Teaching DT across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Teaching towards GCSE where required
• Supporting students through practical projects
• Maintaining safe working practices
• Planning lessons for longer-term placements
• Assessing student work and progress
• Managing practical classrooms and workshops effectively

• QTS or relevant teaching experience
• Secondary DT teaching experience
• Strong technical and practical knowledge
• Confidence working in practical environments
• Effective classroom management
• A commitment to student progress
• A reliable and professional approach

• £130–£180 per day for daily cover
• Long-term roles paid to scale
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible supply work
• Schools across Hastings and surrounding areas
• Short and long-term placements
• Dedicated recruitment support