Resistant Materials Teacher

Reeson Education; Dover; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a fully qualified Resistant Materials Teacher for a great mixed comprehensive in Central London. The post is a October 2026 start, full-time, with a salary of £201–£275 per day and a well-resourced Design Technology department.

The role involves teaching KS3 and KS4 up to GCSE, with opportunities to contribute across practical and STEM activities. Candidates should be prepared to immerse themselves in school life and lead by example.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: fully qualified Resistant Materials Teacher.
• Experience delivering KS3/KS4 and GCSE to high standard.
• Willingness to teach across related Design & Technology subjects.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 and KS4 with GCSE delivery.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons independently.
• Be flexible to deliver across other Design & Technology subjects.
• Hold or be willing to undertake Health & Safety certificates.

Skills

Resistant Materials Teacher

Job description

A great mixed comprehensive in Central London is looking for an enthusiastic, fully qualified and resourceful Resistant Materials Teacher to join their school in October 2026 on a full time basis.

Resistant Materials Teacher - October 2026 start

• Resistant Materials Teacher
• Central London, Tower Hamlets
• £201 - £275 per day
• 'Outstanding' Grade 1 Ofsted, Secondary School
• Superb rates of pay
• October 2026 start
• Well-resourced and managed department
• Experienced and motivated Senior Leadership Team
• Students demonstrate great aptitude and design flair in creative subjects

SCHOOL INFORMATION - Resistant Materials Teacher

The school is based in a fantastic area, easily accessible and was rated as "Outstanding" by OFSTED in its most recent inspection, its third in succession. This Secondary School prides itself on an excellent all-round education that its students leave with, many of whom go on to higher education and skilled vocational employment. They have strong relationships with the local community and parents/carers of the student body. Their collegiate feel is evident in everything they do and this harbours great relationships with local business and stakeholders who support the school.

The School has as a mission statement 'Opportunities through learning'. They believe that this means that every child who enters the School from year 7 through to year 11, should have:

• Opportunities to feel welcomed into a caring and encouraging ethos
• Opportunities to engage in the rich and varied curriculum offered at the school
• Opportunities to have the highest quality of education through outstanding teaching, learning and pastoral care
• Opportunities to feel a sense of belonging by fully embracing all the extra-curricular activities
• Opportunities to engage in learning which develops the character of young people today into the adults we need them to be for the future

Additional information

• Fantastic facilities, open plan learning environment
• Strong and established Design Technology department
• Friendly staff
• Health & Safety certification can be obtained (necessary for the practical element)

THE ROLE - Resistant Materials Teacher

You will be teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 and will need to be confident in delivering GCSE to a high standard. The School are looking fro a Resistant Materials Teacher specialist, however as all are offered on the modern curriculum a multi skilled practitioner would be ideal to complement the department. Whilst they will look to focus on your subject strength, willingness to be flexible and deliver across other specialisms is desired. You will need to hold all of the necessary Health and Safety certificates, or be wiling to undertake them as part of the role. Students and teachers alike enjoy lessons, which make for a positive and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school. This school is only looking to employ passionate educators, candidates who are prepared to fully immerse themselves in the school community, be willing to plan, prepare and deliver all lessons independently and take part in extra curricular activities. The Design and Technology department is well resourced and well run, the team work together and continually raise standards. The School focuses and invests in STEM subjects, benefiting from the additional support that a newly appointed STEM leader will be able to offer. They also have experienced technicians to help facilitate lesson preparation.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%