Job description
Inspire Creativity and Innovation as an Art & Design Technology (DT) Teacher in Ashford!
Position: Art and Design Technology (DT) Teacher
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: £150 - £250 per day (Depending on experience)
Commencement: September 2025
Working Days: Monday and Friday
Employment Type: Long-term
Unleash the Power of Creative Education!
GSL Education are seeking a passionate and imaginative Art & DT Teacher to join a vibrant school community in Ashford. This is your opportunity to shape young minds through the power of creativity, design, and innovation. If you’re enthusiastic about inspiring students and nurturing their artistic and technical talents, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Mission as an Art & DT Teacher:
- Design and deliver engaging Art and DT lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning
- Teach students aged 11–16, helping them explore a wide range of artistic and design techniques
- Organise and support extracurricular activities, exhibitions, and design challenges that celebrate student creativity
- Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and tailor your teaching to meet individual learning needs
- Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and confident to express themselves
- Promote safe practices in all creative and technical activities
What We’re Looking For:
- QTS, or equivalent certification.
- Experience teaching Art and/or Design Technology is essential
- Strong communication skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues
- A passion for motivating students to explore their creative potential
- A commitment to fostering curiosity and problem-solving through art and design
- Additional training or qualifications in creative arts or design (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us:
- Enjoy a long-term role with a consistent schedule every Monday and Friday
- Work in a school that values creativity, collaboration, and student well-being
- Opportunities to develop your teaching practice and contribute to a thriving creative department
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical and inclusive recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to placing passionate educators in schools across the UK.
Join us and help shape the next generation of artists, designers, and innovators.
To express your interest in the Art & DT Teacher role in Ashford, click ‘apply now’ and submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.