Contract Temporary Flexible hours

Design Technology Teacher

Teach South
Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1TG
money-bag £130 - £180 per day
Posted: 03 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 02 September 2026
Ref: 60563360

About the Role

A Design Technology Teacher is required for supply positions in secondary schools across Hastings and surrounding areas. This contract offers flexible hours, either full-time or part-time, with daily rates of £130–£180, increasing to scale for longer assignments. The role begins September 2026. You will deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology, or Textiles. Daily cover, short-term bookings, and extended placements are all available through Teach South. This arrangement suits teachers seeking variety or those preferring a fixed timetable. Your key skills in workshop practice, CAD, and classroom management will be fully utilised. Prior experience in any related design discipline is essential for these temporary roles.

Design Technology Teacher – Supply
Location: Hastings and surrounding areas
Pay: £130–£180 per day for daily cover | Pay to scale for long-term roles
Job Type: Supply – Full-time or Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Design Technology Teacher – Flexible Opportunities
Are you a Design Technology Teacher looking for supply work or a longer-term role from September?
We are working with secondary schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who require DT Teachers to support their departments.
Opportunities are available across day-to-day cover, short-term assignments and longer-term placements. We welcome teachers with experience across Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering, Food Technology, Textiles or related areas.
The role

  • Teaching DT across KS3 and KS4
  • Delivering practical and theory-based lessons
  • Teaching towards GCSE where required
  • Supporting students through practical projects
  • Maintaining safe working practices
  • Planning lessons for longer-term placements
  • Assessing student work and progress
  • Managing practical classrooms and workshops effectively
We are looking for:
  • QTS or relevant teaching experience
  • Secondary DT teaching experience
  • Strong technical and practical knowledge
  • Confidence working in practical environments
  • Effective classroom management
  • A commitment to student progress
  • A reliable and professional approach
What we offer
  • £130–£180 per day for daily cover
  • Long-term roles paid to scale
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Flexible supply work
  • Schools across Hastings and surrounding areas
  • Short and long-term placements
  • Dedicated recruitment support
Apply today to explore the Design Technology opportunities available from September.

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