Teacher of Design & Technology (ideally with a Textiles specialism)

Nonsuch High School for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing cash plan

CPD programme and qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

On-site day care nursery

Job summary

Nonsuch High School for Girls in Greater London invites applications for a Design & Technology teacher to join a high‑performing all‑girls environment.

This role suits both new entrants and experienced teachers who relish developing curious, capable students and contributing to a vibrant CPD programme within the trust.

You will teach Key Stages 3–5, act as a form tutor and take part in extra‑curricular activities, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified teacher
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students
• Show evidence of continuing professional development
• Have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for their subject
• Be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people
• Be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team

Responsibilities

• Teaching key stages 3-5
• Being a form tutor
• Participating in extra-curricular activities within the department

Job description

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Design & Technology to join our school and department which caters for keen and highly able students.

This post would suit someone new to teaching or someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls’ school.

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust.
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events

Our commitment to you:

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing.Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Teaching key stages 3-5
• Being a form tutor
• Participating in extra-curricular activities within the department

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students
• Show evidence of continuing professional development
• Have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for their subject
• Be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people
• Be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026
• Interviews: Interviews will take place in school on Tuesday, 10th November 2026
• Start Date: February 2027

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.