Design Teacher

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative secondary school in Tooting, Wandsworth is seeking a passionate Design Technology Teacher to join their well-equipped department from September 2025. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students in Product Design, Resistant Materials, and Graphics, while contributing to a collaborative team and benefiting from professional development.

Benefits

Well-resourced department

On-site workshops

Supportive SLT

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• DT or related design qualification essential.
• Experience or willingness to teach multiple DT specialisms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach high-quality DT lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resourcing.
• Engage in wider school life, including clubs and enrichment.

Skills

Confident using workshop tools

Health & safety protocols

Teaching multiple DT specialisms

Education

UK QTS

DT or related design qualification

Job description

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Design Technology Teacher | Tooting, Wandsworth | September 2025 Start

Passionate about DT and ready to inspire the next generation of designers and engineers?

A creative and forward-thinking secondary school in Tooting, Wandsworth is seeking a

full-time Design Technology Teacher from September 2025.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-equipped DT department with the freedom to innovate and the support to develop your practice.

As a Design Technology Teacher, you will teach across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons in Product Design, Resistant Materials, and/or Graphics depending on your specialism. There is scope to support extra-curricular clubs, projects, and links with industry to enhance student experience.

The school has a strong commitment to technical and vocational education, with DT being a valued subject at every key stage. Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced teacher, you’ll benefit from a collaborative team and regular CPD.

Design Technology Teacher – Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach high-quality DT lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Contribute to curriculum development and resourcing
• Use assessment to inform planning and raise achievement
• Engage in wider school life, including clubs and enrichment

Person Specification:

• UK QTS and DT or related design qualification
• Confident using workshop tools and health & safety protocols
• Experience or willingness to teach multiple DT specialisms

Why Apply?

• Well-resourced department and on-site workshops
• Supportive SLT and career development pathways

Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London)

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Tooting, Wandsworth

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