Teacher of Technology
Teacher of Technology (Product Design Part-time 0.8 FTE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mount House School as a Teacher of Product Design. The role will involve teaching across the age range. The post is for a 0.8 part-time Product Design Teacher with the possibility of increasing to full-time in the future or where additional subjects can be offered, therefore if a candidate is keen to offer an additional subject they are encouraged to make this clear on application.This post would suit experienced teachers, current subject leads, or ECTs. The opportunity to be subject lead might be available for the right candidate.
The subject is in its infancy but is expanding and is proving to be a popular subject. The department forms part of the Technology Faculty and is made up of specialists in Computer Science, Food Technology, and Product Design. This is an especially exciting time to join the faculty as it is at the point of expansion, and the school has embarked on implementing a new digital strategy.Product Design is compulsory across all KS3 year groups and classes are considerably smaller than many other schools. The department is well-resourced and active in co-curricular activities. At GCSE the AQA syllabus is taught. This is an exciting opportunity to grow a subject and put your own stamp on a popular subject within the school.
The post is available from September 2025. Further details about the role and how to apply can be found at: https://www.mounthouse.org.uk/vacancies/
Please e-mail completed application forms with a supporting statement to: careers@mounthouse.org.ukThe closing date for applications: 09.00am on Monday 9th June 2025.
Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted, and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
It is a condition of employment at Mount House School that every applicant who accepts the offer of a job will be subject to criminal background checks through the DBS and will be required to provide documentary evidence to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK.The checks will be carried out at the School’s expense. References will be taken up, including those from previous employers.
Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.