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.
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.
Katie Herbert-Smith
Recruitment@ukat.org
