DT Teacher

Ribbons & Reeves; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workshops

Strong GCSE uptake

CPD programme

Behaviour systems

Enrichment projects

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a skilled Design and Technology Teacher for an October 2026 start in Hillingdon. The role offers a permanent position within a well-resourced department that supports practical learning and high standards of behaviour.

The school provides strong GCSE uptake, modern workshops, and ongoing CPD opportunities. The role involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available, delivering both practical and theory lessons, and using assessment to track progress while

Qualifications

• Qualified Design and Technology teaching across secondary levels.
• Proven ability to assess and track pupil progress.
• Experience contributing to curriculum planning within a department.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design and Technology across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 an option).
• Deliver practical and theory lessons to build technical skill.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and close gaps.
• Contribute to department curriculum planning and resources.
• Support enrichment activities such as STEM clubs or competitions.

Skills

DT Teaching

KS3/KS4/KS5

Assessment

Curriculum planning

Education

UK QTS

2:1 degree

Job description

DT Teacher – Hillingdon – October 2026

A forward-thinking secondary school in Hillingdon, rated Outstanding, is seeking a skilled DT Teacher for an October 2026 start. This school has a strong reputation for practical learning, high expectations for behaviour, and a culture of academic ambition. Design and Technology is a well-supported subject, with excellent workshop facilities and a curriculum that blends technical knowledge with creativity and real-world application. Pupils are focused, respectful, and benefit from clear routines and consistent expectations.

This Secondary Teaching Opportunity is a Permanent DT Teacher role within a well-resourced and collaborative department.

What the school offers:

• Access to modern workshops and specialist equipment
• A structured DT curriculum with strong GCSE uptake
• High-quality CPD focused on subject development
• Clear behaviour systems supporting calm classrooms
• Opportunities to lead enrichment and design projects

What the role involves as a DT Teacher:

• Teaching Design and Technology across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available
• Delivering practical and theory lessons that build technical skill
• Using assessment to track progress and close gaps
• Contributing to curriculum planning within the department
• Supporting enrichment such as STEM clubs or competitions

What the school is looking for:

• UK QTS or currently completing a UK-recognised training programme
• Strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 degree or above
• Experience teaching in a UK secondary school setting
• Evidence of structured teaching and measurable pupil progress
• Confidence working within established behaviour systems
• Legal right to work in the UK, no visa sponsorship available

This DT Teacher – Hillingdon – October 2026 role is ideal for an ambitious practitioner seeking a Permanent DT Teacher role within a high-performing Secondary Teaching Opportunity.