DT Teacher

Aston Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary academy in Southeast London is seeking a full-time DT Teacher to lead their Design Technology department. The ideal candidate will have QTS and experience teaching at KS3 and KS4, with a track record of raising educational standards. Join a supportive environment with excellent facilities and professional development opportunities. This permanent position offers enhanced salary and benefits including a pension and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Teacher's Pension

Free parking

Professional development programme

Discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Secondment Opportunities

Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status essential.
• Experience teaching Design and Technology at KS3 and KS4 required.
• Proven track record in improving student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the DT department and report to the Head of Faculty.
• Inspire students and grow the DT offering to KS4 and KS5.
• Utilize excellent facilities and machinery for teaching.

Skills

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Good honours degree in Design and Technology

Experience teaching at KS3 and KS4

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Proven track record of raising educational standards

Understanding of data analysis

Education

Good honours degree in Design and Technology

Job description

Job: DT Teacher

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS (inner London) + TLR

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: January 2026

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy looking for a Design Technology (DT) Teacher to oversee the DT department, reporting to the Head of Faculty.

The school is based in Lewisham, Southeast London, and they are looking for a creative teacher who can inspire students on KS3 and grow the DT offering to KS4 and KS5. The school has excellent facilities and DT machinery.

The School and the MAT offer:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teacher's Pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Good honours degree in a Design and Technology subject
• Experience teaching your subject at KS3 and KS4 and a good knowledge of A levels
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent DT Teacher job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.