Product Design Teacher

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Greater London is seeking a Product Design Teacher to engage students at Key Stages 3–4. This full-time role, starting in October 2025, offers a well-resourced environment and strong management support. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, participate in extracurricular activities, and contribute to a collaborative teaching atmosphere. Competitive salary ranges from £36,918 to £56,959 per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach through the Design Technology syllabus.
• Experience in teaching or interest in DT topics is advantageous.
• Willingness to immerse in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Product Design to Key Stage 3–4 students.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons independently.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Product Design

Delivering GCSE instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Lesson planning

Education

Undergraduate degree in Product Design

Qualified Teacher Status (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

Overview

Product Design Teacher – Barnet. Key Stages 3–4. Temp to Perm, full-time role. October 2025 start. Salary £36,918 – £56,959 per year. Well resourced and managed department with a Design Technology technician; excellent Senior Leadership Team; capable students with minimal behaviour management needs.

The school is based in purpose-built, bright buildings designed to support superb learning. It emphasizes high standards, strong relationships with the local community, a love of learning, and a pastoral system that supports students’ academic and personal development. The ethos is Excellence for All, with outstanding features, fantastic facilities, friendly staff, and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Product Design to Key Stage 3–4, with Key Stage 5 potentially added in the future for a capable practitioner.
• Deliver GCSE-level instruction to a high standard; plan, prepare and deliver lessons independently; participate in extra-curricular activities.
• Collaborate within a well-resourced Design Technology department that includes a dedicated technician for each subject area.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, purposeful learning environment and raise standards across the DT curriculum.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related Product Design field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (e.g., PGCE or equivalent) with Product Design training.
• Ability to teach through the Design Technology syllabus; experience in teaching or interest in other DT topic areas is advantageous.
• Willingness to fully immerse in the school community and take on responsibilities as a member of the department; ECTs considered.

Additional Information

• The role is starting in October on a 1-year basis, with strong internal promotion pathways for outstanding practitioners.
• Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
• Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.