Design & Technology Teacher. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent secondary school in Islington is looking for a committed and qualified Design and Technology teacher to join their team. This full-time role focuses on teaching mixed ability classes, emphasizing woodworking. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development within a thriving school community.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing program for staff

Free parking

Onsite catering facilities

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Design and Technology teacher.
• Experience in teaching resistant materials and product design desirable.
• ECT applications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Teach resistant materials and product design to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Responsible for teaching, learning, assessments, and coursework.
• Join an established team offering good support and career development.

Skills

Woodworking skills

Teaching mixed ability classes

Design and Technology proficiency

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant degree in Design and Technology or related field

Job description

• Design and Technology Teacher
• Full-time
• Start Date: September 2025 or sooner
• ECT applications welcome
• Permanent scale point: MPS1 to UPS1 (Inner London)
• Location: Islington

A large secondary school in Islington is currently looking to appoint a qualified Design and Technology teacher to teach resistant materials and product design, with a focus on woodwork.

The Role

This is a full-time teaching position within the school's Design and Technology department. You will teach mixed ability classes across KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and 8 classes provide a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects, with an emphasis on basic woodworking skills. From Year 9, students study Product Design through the AQA exam board, with a focus on resistant materials and woodworking.

You will be responsible for all aspects of teaching, learning, assessments, and coursework related to examinations. You will join an established team in the technology department that offers good support and career development opportunities.

The School

The school, based in Islington, has a diverse staff committed to helping students reach their potential. Led by a dedicated management team, it fosters a community atmosphere and has an excellent record of students progressing to university, including top Russell Group institutions.

The campus is easily accessible by car, with free parking and onsite facilities such as excellent catering and a health and wellbeing program for staff.

If you are a Design and Technology teacher seeking a new position, please apply as soon as possible with an updated CV.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every inquiry. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency advertising this vacancy on behalf of its client.