Teacher of DT Job at Lenham, England, United Kingdom Full Time

Subject:Design and Technology

Salary:Main Pay Scale/ Upper Pay Range

Start Date:September 2026

Closing Date: Midday Friday, 5 June 2026

The Lenham School is an OFSTED GOOD school who are committed to recruiting exciting teachers to join and complement our successful Design Technology Department. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology to join a growing Trust with an established staff body, and strong department with a good spread of experience.

The role of Teacher of Design Technology is for a committed and motivated professional who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its pupils and staff, along with wanting to be part of a family-friendly, team-based workforce.

This post would be suitable for either an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher. We are looking for talented teachers.

We are a dedicated, collaborative team of professionals who enjoy welcoming new staff, new ideas and fresh input. Opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance and friendship.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Miss Helena Jefferies by email on recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk providing a telephone number on which we can contact you.

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday, 5 June 2026 however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date. Interviews are available immediately, so we welcome early applications, which will be reviewed continuously.

Please submit completed applications to recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects differences. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups. If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

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