Design Technology Teacher January 2027
- Permanent, Full-time
Design Technology Teacher Secondary School in Hillingdon
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon West London
Position: Design Technology Teacher (Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 / Key Stage 5 Specialist)
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Highly Competitive Outer London Salary Scale (MPS/UPS) Excellent Benefits
We are seeking an enthusiastic innovative and dynamic Design Technology Teacher to join a progressive Design & Technology department at a highly regarded secondary school in Hillingdon.
This is an exceptional opportunity to teach in a well-resourced department featuring modern workshops specialized equipment and CAD/CAM technology. Design Technology enjoys high engagement across all key stages providing students with hands-on technical skills design thinking and practical problem-solving experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging high-quality Design Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 (A-Level Design & Technology / Product Design).
Teach core principles of product design resistant materials systems and control and technical drawing using industry-standard software (e.g. SolidWorks 2D Design AutoCAD).
Maintain exemplary health and safety standards across workshops machinery and practical learning spaces adhering strictly to workshop safety guidelines.
Guide students through practical design projects coursework portfolios (NEA) and prototype manufacturing.
Contribute to co-curricular initiatives such as STEM Clubs Robotics 3D Printing workshops or national design competitions.
School Highlights:
Outstanding Workshop Facilities: Equipped with modern CNC machinery 3D printers laser cutters traditional woodworking and metalworking machinery and dedicated CAD suites.
Supportive & Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced technicians and subject specialists with shared resourcing and collaborative planning time.
Professional Growth: Generous non-contact time dedicated health and safety training and funding for continuous professional development (CPD).
Great Transport Links: Conveniently located in Hillingdon with excellent connections via the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines as well as easy access via the M4/M25 corridor.
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized secondary teaching qualification (both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed to apply).
A strong academic background with a degree in Design & Technology Product Design Industrial Design Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Up-to-date knowledge of workshop machinery CAD/CAM software and health and safety compliance (e.g. DATA accreditation preferred).
Proven track record or strong potential for delivering high-level outcomes across GCSE and A-Level DT.
Full right to work in the UK.
How to Apply:
To apply for this Design Technology Teacher position in Hillingdon starting January 2027 please submit an up-to-date CV below for immediate consideration.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1