Design & Technology ECT, ACADEMICS

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong ECT induction and mentoring programme

Excellent CPD and clear progression opportunities

Supportive leadership and positive school culture

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Design & Technology Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a permanent role starting in September in Hackney, East London. The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4, inspiring students through practical lessons.

This position offers strong support for ECTs, including a mentoring programme, a well-resourced department, and opportunities for professional development. Creativity and a passion for teaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or is on track to achieve it.
• Passion for practical, hands-on learning.
• Strong classroom presence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging, practical lessons.
• Develop creativity and technical skills in students.

Skills

Design & Technology specialism

Classroom presence

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Design & Technology ECT (Early Career Teacher) - Permanent Role - September Start

London Borough of Hackney, East London

Inner London MPS

Are you a creative and motivated Design & Technology ECT ready to start your teaching career in a supportive and high-performing secondary school?

We are working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Hackney seeking a talented D&T teacher to join their department on a permanent basis from September.

The Role

You will be teaching Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging, practical lessons that develop creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills across areas such as product design, resistant materials, and engineering.

The School Offers

• Permanent role from September
• Strong ECT induction and mentoring programme
• Well-resourced Design & Technology department
• Supportive leadership and positive school culture
• Excellent CPD and clear progression opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS or is on track to achieve it
• Specialism in Design & Technology
• Passion for practical, hands‑on learning
• Strong classroom presence and communication skills
• Creative, organised, and eager to develop as a teacher

This is an excellent opportunity for a D&T ECT to begin their career in a vibrant Inner London school with strong support from day one.