Teacher of Design and Technology- Resistant Materials/Product Design Specialist (Temporary, up to 1-year, full time or part time - 0.8FTE) - London
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Role: Teacher of Design and Technology - Resistant Materials/Product Design SpecialistFull time/Part time: Temporary, up to 1-year, full time or part time - 0.8FTE
Salary Grade: Inner London Teachers’ Pay Scale
Reporting to: Head of Cluster
Commencing: September 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-qualified Product Design specialist to join our dynamic and supportive department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving team in a well-resourced and forward-thinking school.
The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge and expertise in product design practices, including CAD/CAM. You will be confident in teaching KS3 Design & Technology and GCSE Product Design. The ability to teach A Level 3D Design would be an advantage.
You will benefit from exceptional, purpose-built facilities, a collaborative team, and excellent support to help you thrive in your role.
This is a temporary post for up to 1 year. It is available as a full-time role or part-time (ideally 0.8), with 0.6 considered for an exceptional candidate.
The successful candidate will:
- have a good relevant first degree and be QTS qualified by the start date
- have the subject knowledge and experience to teach KS3 DT and GCSE Product Design
- be able to motivate and inspire students to love Design and Technology
- be committed to working successfully as a member of a team
- have very strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school. We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterized by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
If this role is of interest to you, please read the application pack, available on our website: https://www.burntwoodschool.com/staff/current-vacancies/
How to apply
To apply for this role, please select 'QUICK APPLY' on the TES recruitment website:- Teacher of Design and Technology
- Resistant Materials/Product Design Specialist (Temporary, up to 1-year, full time or part time
- 0.8FTE), Wandsworth
- Tes Jobs CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted.
Should you require any other details please contact our HR team at recruitment@burntwoodschool.com
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 1pm. It is likely that interviews will take place the following week. If you have not been called for interview by Friday 9th May 2025, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.