Teacher of Design & Technology (ECTs Welcome)

The role

If you are a well-qualified teacher, a skilled graduate, or an early career educator looking to gain key skills and experience, South Hampstead High School has an exciting opportunity for you within our thriving Design and Engineering department.

As a Teacher of Design & Technology, you will deliver engaging DT lessons to highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, equipping them with the skills, experience, and knowledge to solve problems and craft innovative solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-qualified individual with strong practical and technical skills. Health and Safety certification in Design and Technology is desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate. While the role would suit an experienced teacher with a proven track record, we also welcome applications from early career teachers and well-qualified graduates who are eager to begin a career in teaching.

This is a full-time or part-time (4 days per week) role, covering a period of maternity leave over the Spring term, from January to April 2026.

The Design & Technology 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 :

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 6th October 2025 at 9am.

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.

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