Teacher of Design and Technology

Academics; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary education provider in Borehamwood is seeking a passionate Teacher of Design and Technology to join their celebrated department. The ideal candidate will inspire students from Key Stage 3 to A-Level, delivering engaging lessons that support creativity and problem-solving. The department offers excellent facilities, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development. If you're committed to fostering a love for design, apply now with your CV.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Comprehensive professional development programme

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Access to excellent facilities and resources

Qualifications

• Experience or potential to teach up to A-Level.
• Specialism in resistant materials desirable but not mandatory.
• Contribution to extracurricular and pastoral responsibilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and rigorous lessons that foster creativity.
• Inspire pupils across the age range (Key Stage 3 to A-Level).
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Dynamic and reflective practitioner

Strong subject knowledge

Creativity and problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Desire to instill enthusiasm in students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Design and Technology

Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Secondary 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 Secondary school, renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant co‑curricular life for the Autumn term.

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.