The school is recruiting a Design & Technology Teacher for a full-time Maternity Cover position at a prestigious Independent School in East Sussex commencing in January 2026. This role involves teaching a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5 including specialist areas like Product Design and Graphics.
The school seeks an innovative practitioner to maintain its tradition of technical excellence and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver challenging hands-on Design & Technology lessons up to A-Level standard.
- Maintain the high standard of specialist workshops and machinery ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Develop students creative design processes technical analyse and practical manufacturing proficiency.
- Track and evaluate student progress diligently preparing students for highly competitive design and engineering courses.
- Organise and run co-curricular clubs such as engineering or model-making groups.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree in Design Technology Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience teaching D&T to A-Level ideally with proficiency in CAD/CAM software.
- Excellent technical proficiency across multiple workshop disciplines.
- Strong classroom management and effective organisational skills.
- A commitment to promoting technical skills and innovation within the faculty.
Benefits
- Competitive salary placed on the schools own generous independent pay scale (commensurate with experience).
- Access to modern well-equipped workshops and reliable technical support.
- Opportunity to teach small classes of highly motivated engaged pupils.
- Generous non-contact time to facilitate planning and workshop organisation.
- Work in a beautiful rural setting with supportive professional colleagues.
About the School
This leading Independent School in East Sussex is celebrated for its fantastic facilities and its commitment to practical academic pursuits. The Design & Technology department is a vibrant hub of innovation giving teachers substantial autonomy and budget to run bespoke projects. The school offers a highly professional and stimulating environment where staff are respected as experts and student outcomes are consistently outstanding.