Design & Technology Teacher (Resistant Materials focus) | Brent

Perham Education Partnership; Wembley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An Independent boarding secondary school in Wembley is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher focusing on Resistant Materials. The successful candidate will inspire students in Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop critical design thinking and practical skills while working with various materials. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive school environment with access to state-of-the-art resources and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Access to well-equipped design workshops

Supportive Technology department

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design & Technology lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Strong practical skills with resistant materials.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress in the subject.
• Contribute to the development of the curriculum.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in Design & Technology

Tools

Knowledge of tools and machinery for materials

Job description

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Design & Technology Teacher (Resistant Materials focus) | Brent, Wembley

Location: Wembley, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e70473e6c3df

Job Views: 31

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

A creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher with a focus on Resistant Materials is required to join a well-regarded Independent boarding secondary school for boys aged 13-18 in Brent. The successful candidate will inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 to develop their design thinking and practical skills in working with materials such as wood, metal, and plastics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons focusing on Resistant Materials at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Develop students' skills in design processes, material manipulation, and manufacturing techniques related to resistant materials.
• Assess and monitor student progress in Design & Technology, providing constructive feedback to enhance their learning.
• Contribute to the development of the Design & Technology curriculum, with a focus on Resistant Materials.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a specialism in Design & Technology.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Design & Technology lessons with a focus on Resistant Materials at Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Strong practical skills in working with resistant materials and knowledge of relevant tools and machinery.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, capable of inspiring creativity and problem-solving in students.
• Inner London Payscale.
• Supportive and well-resourced Technology department within an Independent school.
• Access to well-equipped design workshops with a range of tools, machinery, and materials for resistant materials work.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in design and technology education.

About the School

This Independent boarding secondary school for boys aged 13-18 is situated in north-west London on a beautiful green estate. Employees particularly value the positive working environment and good relationships with their colleagues. The school believes that the success of students should not be measured purely by grades, but by their influence on the wider world. Its values of courage, honour, humility, and fellowship aim to help its community behave and perform better. Inspectors have noted that pupils invariably work hard and utilise their strong motivation and desire to succeed, which is one of the main drivers in their all-round excellent achievement.