Teacher of Design and Technology

Academics; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity awaits a passionate Teacher of Design and Technology at a leading independent school. This role offers a chance to inspire students from Key Stage 3 to A-Level, delivering engaging lessons that cultivate creativity and problem-solving skills. The school boasts excellent facilities, including modern workshops and CAD/CAM equipment, ensuring a vibrant teaching environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and a supportive working atmosphere, this position is ideal for innovative educators eager to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional development programme

Access to excellent facilities and resources

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Dynamic and reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge.
• Experience or potential to teach up to A-Level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that foster creativity and problem-solving.
• Contribute to co-curricular and pastoral responsibilities.

Skills

Design and Technology

Resistant Materials

Creativity

Problem-Solving

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Equivalent Teaching Qualification

Tools

CAD/CAM Equipment

Job description

Teacher of Design and Technology
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Independent School

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Teacher of Design and Technology to join a thriving and well-resourced department at a leading independent school, renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant co-curricular life.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to inspire pupils across the age range (Key Stage 3 to A-Level), with the ability to deliver engaging and rigorous lessons that foster creativity, problem-solving, and a deep appreciation for design. A specialism in resistant materials would be desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates with expertise in other areas of the subject.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a dynamic and reflective practitioner with a strong subject knowledge.
• Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for Design and Technology and an ability to communicate this to students.
• Have experience (or the potential) to teach up to A-Level.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including co-curricular and pastoral responsibilities.
• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification (applications from ECTs are welcome).

The department:
The Design and Technology department is a forward-thinking and integral part of the school, enjoying excellent facilities including modern workshops and CAD/CAM equipment. Pupils regularly achieve excellent examination results, and the subject is popular at all levels.

We offer:

• A supportive and collegial working environment.
• A comprehensive professional development programme.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Access to excellent facilities and resources.

To apply:
Please submit a CV if you are interested in the role and have relevant experience.

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