Design & Technology ECT - Jan 2027 Start

EdEx - Education Recruitment; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

EdEx - Education Recruitment is seeking a Design & Technology ECT for a dedicated secondary school in Wandsworth. The role starts January 2027 and is full-time and permanent.

The successful candidate will teach Product Design, Food Technology, Systems & Control, CAD and Graphics across KS3-5, focusing on practical, hands-on learning and safe use of equipment. QTS is required, with a commitment to inspiring students and fostering creativity and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Strong Design & Technology knowledge required.
• Passionate about practical learning and design.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3-5.
• Developing students' practical skills and subject knowledge.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Working collaboratively with the department.
• Delivering engaging lessons that develop students' technical skills.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Behaviour management

Classroom communication

Motivating students

Curriculum planning

Education

QTS

Job description

An ambitious secondary school in Wandsworth is looking for a dedicated and committed Design & Technology ECT to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated ECT who is passionate about inspiring students to develop their practical skills, design ideas and technical knowledge. The role is due to start in January 2027 and is a full-time, permanent position.

The school is looking for someone who can bring Design & Technology to life through engaging, hands-on lessons that encourage students to explore, experiment and develop their skills across Product Design, Food Technology, Systems & Control, CAD and Graphics. Lessons will support students in learning to use specialist tools, equipment and a range of materials safely and accurately, while developing their understanding of structures, mechanisms, electronics and emerging technologies. You will also encourage students to consider sustainability, the environmental impact of products and the work of professional designers and engineers, helping them build creativity, technical knowledge, resilience and confidence in their practical abilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT to develop their teaching practice, gain valuable classroom experience and inspire students to become creative and independent problem-solvers.

JOB DESCRIPTION - DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ECT

• Planning and delivering engaging Design & Technology Lessons
• Teaching Product Design, Food Technology, Systems & Control, CAD and Graphics across KS3-5
• Developing students' practical skills and subject knowledge
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback
• Working collaboratively with the wider department
• MPS1 - UPS3
• January 2027 Start
• QTS required.
• Strong Design & Technology subject knowledge.
• Passionate about practical learning, creativity and design.
• Confident delivering engaging lessons that develop students' technical skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Able to motivate students and encourage independent thinking.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Forward-thinking secondary school in Wandsworth.
• High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
• Strong focus on improving teaching and learning.
• Fast-paced environment suited to ambitious and motivated teachers.
• Opportunities to inspire students through practical, creative and technical learning.