Design & Technology Teacher – Ambitious School in Harlow

• Full-time Design & Technology Teacher required at an ambitious Harlow secondary school

• Opportunity to teach across KS3 and KS4 with scope to specialise in areas such as Product Design or Resistant Materials

• Join a well-equipped department with strong workshop facilities

• Genuine opportunities to shape curriculum development within a growing faculty

Our client an ambitious and improving secondary school in Harlow is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join their department at an exciting stage of development. The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4 with scope to specialise in areas such as Product Design Resistant Materials or Graphics depending on their background and interests. The department benefits from well-equipped workshop facilities including access to modern machinery and CAD/CAM equipment alongside strong technician support that allows staff to focus on delivering ambitious hands-on project work. The Head of Department is known for being approachable practical and genuinely committed to raising the profile of Design & Technology within the school offering staff real scope to influence curriculum design and project themes. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design & Technology Teacher who is keen to make a tangible impact within a department that is growing in both size and reputation and applications are welcomed from experienced practitioners ECTs seeking a well-supported and practically-focused first post and overseas-trained teachers holding a recognised teaching qualification and QTS. Interested candidates should forward a CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

School information

• Improving school with a strong focus on practical skills-based learning

• Engaged students who respond well to hands-on project-based teaching

• Excellent transport links across Harlow and the wider West Essex area

• Ongoing investment in workshop facilities and specialist equipment

This Harlow school has been on a clear trajectory of improvement in recent years with senior leadership widely praised by staff for their clear vision and hands-on support for departments looking to develop and innovate. The schools most recent inspection recognised improvements in outcomes and the quality of teaching alongside a genuinely positive and inclusive school culture. Staff describe the leadership team as approachable and open to new ideas with a particular willingness to invest in practical subjects such as Design & Technology where facilities and resourcing can make a real difference to the quality of provision. The schools Harlow location offers good transport links across West Essex and into Hertfordshire making it accessible for staff from a wide surrounding area.

Experience and Qualifications

• Design & Technology Teacher able to teach confidently across KS3 and KS4

• A formal teaching qualification with QTS (i.e. PGCE)

• Right to work within the UK

• Practical expertise in workshop safety and project-based curriculum delivery

Application
To be considered for this Design & Technology Teacher position in Harlow please forward your CV as soon as possible.