Teacher of Design & Technology

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated DT teacher to join their vibrant Design and Engineering department. This role offers the chance to inspire and equip talented students with essential skills in problem-solving and design. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning experiences. The school is committed to professional development, offering various benefits and a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to contribute to a thriving academic community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance benefit

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with practical and technical skills training.
• Health & Safety DT certification is required or can be organized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging DT lessons to motivated pupils from Year 7 to 13.
• Contribute to the success of the Design and Engineering department.

Skills

DT teaching

practical skills training

technical skills training

Health & Safety certification

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

3D printers

laser cutter

Digital Rowland Cutter

sublimation printer

heat press

Job description

If you are a hard-working DT teacher with practical and technical skills training, then we have an exciting opportunity for you within our thriving Design and Engineering department.

South Hampstead High School is renowned for our Design and Engineering facilities, as well as our academic and extra-curricular achievements. As a Teacher of DT, you will make a key contribution to the success of the department by delivering engaging DT lessons to highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to 13, equipping them with skills, experience, and knowledge that empowers them to solve problems and design solutions.

There will also be further opportunities for you to offer your extensive skills and enthusiasm to other departments across the school.

About you

You will be a highly motivated and well-qualified individual, with appropriate practical and technical skills training, as well as Health & Safety DT certification (training can be organised for H&S certificates). This role would suit a qualified teacher with a proven track record; however, we also welcome applications from ECTs and well-qualified graduates looking to begin a career in teaching.

The Design & Engineering Department

The department is situated in a modern, purpose-built school, with a workstation for each teacher. The multi-use studio is fully computerised with widescreen PCs, an interactive whiteboard, and an A2 laser cutter. This room also houses three 3D printers as well as a small-scale manufacturing area.

The Textile studio, shared with the art department, contains a Digital Rowland Cutter, a sublimation printer, and a heat press. Finally, the DE workshop is used mainly for 3D practical assignments using wood, plastics, and limited metal work. It comprises a general work area with machinery and workbenches, a studio area for designing, and an additional laser cutter.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging, and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

1. Competitive salaries and pay progression
2. Access to extensive professional development opportunities
3. Training grants for qualifications
4. Free life assurance benefit
5. Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans, and travel season ticket loans
6. A Cycle to Work scheme
7. Competitive terms and conditions of employment
8. A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date is Monday 6th January 2025 at 9am.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 13th January 2025.

The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.

We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post.

South Hampstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.