DT Teacher

Design & Technology Teacher - Ashford, Kent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and creative DT Teacher looking for your next challenge?
We are supporting a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Ashford, Kent, to recruit a talented Design & Technology Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

About the role:

• Teach engaging DT lessons across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 if applicable).
• Inspire students to develop practical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Be part of a supportive department with excellent facilities.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and its positive learning environment.

About you:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching DT in a UK secondary school.
• Passion for your subject and a commitment to helping every student achieve their potential.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Whether you're an ECT or an experienced teacher, we'd love to hear from you!

The school offers:

• A collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Well-equipped DT workshops and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A vibrant, inclusive community where staff and students thrive.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector - including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn't the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

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Roles may involve work with under-18s or vulnerable adults. Where applicable, offers of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting, which may include enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, barred list checks, references, right to work checks, and where relevant, PVG Scheme registration (Scotland) or Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (Wales). All checks will be carried out in accordance with relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (England).

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