Details:
- Salary: £41,817 - 63,996 - Annum
- Location: West London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Job Title: Design Technology Teacher – Resistant Materials
Location: West London
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary: £41,817 - £63,996
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced Design Technology teacher specialising in Resistant Materials?
Do you set high expectations for your students, supporting them to meet their full potential, across the full DT curriculum?
Do you have confident classroom presence, consistently engaging students of all abilities and background in your lessons and with their assessments?
New to our school network is an established and growing 11-18 academy in need of a qualified Design Technology (DT) Teacher to join them from September. In this role, you will teach across the DT curriculum at KS3 and KS4 with a specialist focus on Resistant Materials. ECTs with good experience in Resistant Materials are also encouraged to apply.
Teachers and leaders at this large secondary school set high expectations for both staff and students, promoting academic excellence across all subjects and maintaining good behaviour. Though behaviour can be challenging, the school employs a clear behaviour policy with an emphasis on accountability and community. The school has a diverse student and staff population, building positive relationships based on empathy and respect.
To be considered for this role, you will:
Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and confident classroom presence
Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and have completed your ECT or NQT induction
Have experience working in an 11-18 setting
Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism
Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
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At TeacherActive, we understand the impact high quality teaching has on student outcomes. This is why we have a dedicated permanent recruitment team based in London to support qualified teachers match with the right schools and take the next step in their teaching careers.
By engaging with TeacherActive for this role, you will gain:
A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
Access to a range of schools and roles across our London network
Continuous professional development through our free online portal, to register your interest.
Vacancy contact:
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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