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Teacher of Design and Technology

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £34,068 and £52,834

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role would suit a talented educator with excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for developing the next generation of designers, engineers and problem-solvers. A good working knowledge of CAD, or the willingness to develop expertise in this area, is essential. You will be expected to create a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to think independently, take intellectual risks, show empathy, embrace creativity and achieve their very best.

What the school offers its staff

Beyond the classroom, the department offers a rich programme of extracurricular opportunities, including engineering projects, STEM competitions, and industry-linked initiatives that enable students to apply their skills in real-world contexts. Staff have the opportunity to contribute to and shape these innovative experiences, helping to foster a vibrant culture of creativity, innovation and enterprise.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Design and Technology Job Description Sept 26.docx - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

About Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys website
• Email address: srollinson@thelangton.kent.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01227 463567
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/simon-langton-grammar-school-for-boys

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