Trainee Teacher of Engineering (Part Time, Approx 0.5FTE)

Catholic Recruitment; Catford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Season ticket loans

Ride to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Free eye tests

On-site gym

Professional development and training

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Christ the King Sixth Forms in south east London seeks an Engineering professional to join as a Trainee Teacher of Engineering at the Emmanuel site. The role offers the opportunity to train as a teacher (Level 5) through the Taking Teaching Further scheme with support to develop teaching skills while working in a well-resourced department.

You may be an experienced engineer, engineering technician, or industry professional considering a move into teaching post-16 education, with flexible marking

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer, engineering technician, or industry professional with an engineering background.
• Willingness to train to become a teacher under the Taking Teaching Further scheme.
• Ability to deliver and share knowledge within a well-resourced department.

Responsibilities

• Share knowledge and skills with the next generation of students.
• Work as a teacher in a well-resourced Engineering department.
• Pursue Level 5 teacher training with support and development.

Skills

Engineering professional

Teaching potential

Industry experience

Education

Level 5 teacher training

Job description

Christ the King Sixth Forms is a family of three highly successful Catholic sixth forms located in south east London and Kent. In

2023, the Sixth Forms was rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. CTK offers exceptional, expert teaching in a

welcoming, friendly atmosphere, each CTK sixth form creates an environment where high achievement is promoted and attained.

CTK actively supports and take part in the government's Taking Teaching Further scheme. We are now seeking to appoint an

Engineering professional as Trainee Teacher of Engineering at our Emmanuel site.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineering professional who is ready to share their knowledge, skills and passion with the next generation. You may be an

experienced engineer, engineering technician, or industry professional with a background in engineering who is considering a

move into teaching post-16 education.

CTK provides the opportunity and time to qualify as a teacher (Level 5). In addition, Taking Teaching Further provides for extra

support and time for people with industry experience who are moving into new teaching roles in further education to support

their early professional development.

Alongside your training, you will work as a teacher in a well-resourced department that provides an exciting environment in

which to deliver and develop your skills as a teacher with the support and guidance within a team of experienced subject

specialist.

We provide teachers with some flexibility to complete marking and preparation offsite to support work-life balance. We also

offer a wide range of competitive benefits, including private healthcare, season ticket loans, ride to work scheme, free on-site

parking, free eye tests, free on-site gym, professional development and training, and generous employer pension contributions.

https://www.ctk.ac.uk/vacancies/

Christ the King Sixth Forms is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the

community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

If you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail] or 02082979433.

Closing Date: 10am on Monday 16th November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026

Christ the King Sixth Forms is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check will be

undertaken for the successful applicant along with appropriate child protection screening, as per safer recruitment guidelines.