14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 May 2026

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

£32,916.00 - £51,055.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Technology job summary

The University of Kent Academies Trust is seeking a confident and innovative Design Technology Teacher to join us on a permanent and full-time basis from September 2026.

This is an exciting time to join the DT faculty at the University of Kent Academies Trust. The Trust currently offers subjects such as Food Technology, Art and Photography and has expanded its curriculum to include Resistant Materials, Product Design, and Engineering. The department is continuing to grow in popularity amongst students and benefits from specialist teaching facilities within a dedicated area of the site. The department is well resourced and supported by a technician. There is a clear opportunity for the successful candidate to play a key role in the ongoing development of the department and contribute to its future success.

You should be enthusiastic, creative, passionate about Design and Food Technology, and able to inspire students. You will be resilient, engaging, and committed to contributing to positive outcomes for young people and to the wider academy community as a whole.

Benefits of Working for UKAT

At UKAT we are committed to supporting the well-being, development, and professional fulfilment of all our staff.

  • Professional and Workplace: Apple technology and equipment*, comfortable workspaces, competitive salary with generous pension, relocation support, employee referral scheme, and access to Trust-wide professional development and leadership pathways.
  • Financial Wellbeing: Retirement planning, budget support, and interest-free loans
  • Health and Lifestyle: On-site gym, free Benenden Health cover, yoga, cycle-to-work, and eyecare schemes
  • Mental Health and Emotional Support: Free counselling, mindfulness courses, hypnotherapy, talking therapies, and on-site Mental Health First Aid
  • Community and Social: Staff groups, clubs, and Trust-wide events that foster a strong sense of community

How to Apply

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and why you believe you are a strong candidate. We are committed to attracting top talent to our inclusive Trust and welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender reassignment, age, or sexual orientation.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Early applications are strongly encouraged.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.  This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.  The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview.  The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or online footprint.

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.

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About The University Of Kent Academies Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
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