About this role
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term: From 13 April 2026 to 23 October 2026
Closing date: 26 January 2026 9.00am
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Uckfield College (Downsview Cres, Uckfield TN22 3DJ)
Phone: 01825764844
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.uckfield.college
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Teacher of Design & Technology
- MPS/UPS
- 0.6 fte, Fixed Term, 13th April to 23rd October 2026
Join Our Outstanding Team!
Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular 11-18 school in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. The College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers. Following our inspection in April 2024, Uckfield College was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted, both as the overall judgement, and in each of the different categories that are evaluated. The Technology department is housed with superb resourcing in our new main school building.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Teacher of Design and Technology to join our forward-thinking Technology team. A career at Uckfield College offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make real changes to the lives and outcomes of our young people. Applicants need to be capable of motivating students to ‘love learning for life’ through their teaching of this fantastic and highly-valued subject. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive professional who will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom for Design and Technology and who will contribute to our exceptional Super Curricular programme. This position would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator.
Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling services
- Wellbeing initiatives, such as staff breakfasts, free sports activities, and social events
For further details and a full application pack, please contact our Human Resources Team on extension 1008, quoting reference DT/01/26, or visit our website: www.uckfield.college. Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected]
Start Date: 13th April 2026
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
East Sussex County Council is an authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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What you'll do
- The Teacher of Design and Technology will be responsible for providing excellent teaching in the classroom and contributing to the Super Curricular programme. The role requires motivating students to develop a love for learning in this subject area.
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