Design And Technology Teacher – Exciting Opportunity In Harlow!

Marchant Recruitment; Harlow; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a secondary school in Harlow to recruit a Design and Technology Teacher for a January start. The role involves delivering both practical and theoretical lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to work on Product Design, Resistant Materials or Graphics depending on timetable needs.

You will plan engaging lessons, ensure safe workshop practices, and assess both practical work and written understanding while collaborating with colleagues on curriculum

Formación

• Design and Technology teacher capable of teaching across KS3 and KS4.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Design and Technology, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics or related discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE with QTS or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of design processes, materials, practical skills and subject theory.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons and assess practical work and written understanding.
• Commitment to workshop safety, effective behaviour management and inclusive teaching.
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Teach across KS3 and KS4 delivering lessons that cover practical and theoretical aspects of Design and Technology.
• Deliver well-planned lessons, maintain high workshop/classroom safety, and assess practical work and written understanding.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and share resources with colleagues to support student learning.
• Help students develop technical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities through practical projects.
• Promote a positive learning environment and effective behaviour management within the department.

Conocimientos

KS3/KS4 Teaching

Lesson Planning

Assessment

Classroom Management

Inclusive Teaching

Educación

Degree in Design and Technology or related

PGCE with QTS or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Design and Technology Teacher required for a January start

• Design and Technology Teacher required for a secondary school in Harlow

• January start within a supportive and well-equipped department

• Opportunity to teach practical and theory-based lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Applications welcomed from experienced teachers, ECTs and suitably qualified international teachers

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Design and Technology Teacher to join its secondary school in Harlow from January. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys combining practical learning with theoretical knowledge and wants to help students develop the technical skills, creativity and problem-solving abilities needed for success in Design and Technology.

The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering lessons that encourage students to investigate materials, understand design principles, develop ideas and produce purposeful outcomes. Depending on subject specialism and timetable requirements, teaching may include areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics or other relevant Design and Technology disciplines.

The school is looking for someone who can deliver well-planned lessons, maintain high standards of workshop or classroom safety and support students through the complete design process, from initial research and planning to practical development and evaluation.

The successful applicant will join a department that values collaboration and practical learning. There will be opportunities to contribute to curriculum planning, share resources with colleagues and help students build confidence in applying their knowledge to real-world design challenges.

School Information:

This secondary school in Harlow aims to provide a broad and balanced education that prepares students for further study, employment and adult life. The school places importance on developing practical skills alongside academic knowledge and encourages pupils to approach challenges with creativity, perseverance and confidence.

The Design and Technology department plays an important role in this provision, giving students opportunities to work with materials, explore design solutions and understand how products are developed and evaluated. Staff are committed to ensuring that practical lessons are purposeful, well organised and accessible to students with a range of abilities.

The successful teacher will work with colleagues to maintain a positive learning environment, promote safe working practices and encourage pupils to take pride in their projects. The school is particularly interested in candidates who can make technical concepts understandable and inspire students to engage fully with the subject.

Experience and Qualifications

• Design and Technology Teacher with the ability to teach relevant subjects across KS3 and KS4.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Design and Technology, Product Design, Engineering, Graphics or a related discipline.

• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE with QTS or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of design processes, materials, practical skills and relevant subject theory.

• Ability to plan engaging lessons and assess both practical work and written understanding.

• Commitment to workshop safety, effective behaviour management and inclusive teaching.

• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.