DT Teacher
- location Newham
- contract type Part-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £38,766 to £60,091 per year
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- Apply by 21 June 2025
- Job start 08 Sep 2025
- Job end Ongoing
Smart Teachers is working with an inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in East London is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Food or Design Technology teacher to deliver high-quality, creative lessons at Key Stage 3. This is a part-time role (2–3 days per week).
About the role
An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in East London is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Food or Design Technology teacher to deliver high-quality, creative lessons at Key Stage 3. This is a part-time role (2–3 days per week), perfect for someone looking for flexible working while making a real impact on young learners. The school has a strong commitment to practical learning and cultural enrichment, and this role plays a key part in helping students develop essential life skills and innovative thinking through design and cookery.
About the school
The school is a vibrant, co-educational secondary located in East London with a strong sense of community. The school places a strong emphasis on practical learning, enrichment, and personal development. Students benefit from excellent facilities including well-equipped technology suites, a food tech kitchen, and creative studio spaces. The school serves a richly diverse student population and promotes values of inclusivity, high aspirations, and student voice. Staff are supported through ongoing CPD and collaboration across departments
Requirements
To be considered for the role of DT Teacher you will:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
- Experience teaching Food Technology, Design Technology, or both at KS3
- A passion for practical subjects and encouraging student creativity
- Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene, nutrition, and safety procedures
- Ability to manage a classroom effectively and inspire students of all abilities
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Suitable teaching experience
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].