Teacher of DT

Walderslade School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  5 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Teacher of DT job summary

Are you a passionate Design & Technology Teacher with a flair for engineering? We are a thriving, mixed 11-18 non-selective school of 1800 students, currently on an exciting journey of rapid improvement and transformation. With a clear vision for success and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, we are looking for an inspiring DT teacher to help shape the future of our dynamic department.

Our large and vibrant Sixth Form boasts strong student numbers and a fantastic uptake in DT and Engineering at KS5, reflecting the growing enthusiasm and talent in these areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team, where your ideas and expertise will be valued and your passion for engineering can truly flourish.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an enthusiastic ECT, if you’re ready to make a real impact and empower students through practical, future-focused learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Be part of something exceptional - join us and help build the engineers of tomorrow!

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care first employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle To Work Scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

 

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Walderslade School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 806 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walderslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walderslade-school

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