Design Technology Teacher
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Design Technology Teacher | KS3 & KS4 | South East London
Location: South East London / Kent borders
Start: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: MPS to UPS (Outer London)
A secondary school in South East London is seeking a Design Technology Teacher from September 2026. This permanent
Design Technology Teacher role includes teaching
Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to teach Product Design, Engineering or Resistant Materials depending on experience.
Design Technology is a valued subject within the school, with well used workshop facilities and a curriculum that encourages creativity, innovation and practical problem solving.
Students respond well to practical learning and enjoy seeing projects develop from initial design concepts through to completed products. The department is collaborative, supportive and committed to maintaining high quality practical education.
Design Technology Teacher Role
- Teaching Design Technology at KS3 and KS4
- Product Design, Engineering or Resistant Materials welcomed
- Supporting GCSE Design Technology outcomes
- Delivering practical and theory-based Design Technology lessons
- Working within a collaborative DT department
The Successful Candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Degree in Design Technology, Engineering, Product Design or related subject
- Strong practical and classroom teaching skills
- Ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4
- ECTs and experienced teachers welcome
Why Apply?
- Permanent Design Technology Teacher role
- Well equipped specialist workshops
- Supportive Design Technology department
- Shared planning and resources
- Outer London pay scale
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.