Design Technology Teacher

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
• Hold UK Right to Work

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, My-Progression, with new CPD videos added each week
• Access to our referral scheme which allows you to earn a £100 bonus for each successful referral, in line with our terms and conditions
• The security of partnering with a well-established education company with a proven record of service since 2004

If you’re interested in being considered by our permanent recruitment specialists, click ‘apply now’ or follow this link  to register your interest.

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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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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

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