Design Technology Teacher - TLR Opportunity

DT Teacher (Product Design & Resistant Materials) – Hillingdon, Outer London 🛠️

Shape Future Designers at a Successful West London Academy

We are seeking an enthusiastic, practical, and highly skilledDesign and Technology Teacherwith expertise inProduct DesignandResistant Materials, to join the successful faculty at a well-regarded secondary academy in theHillingdonarea of West London.

This is afull-time, permanent positionstarting immediately.

• Design and Technology Teacherspecializing inProduct Design and Resistant Materials

• Full-time, Permanentposition starting as soon as possible.

• Successful secondary academy inHillingdon, Outer London

• TeachDTacross Key Stages 3 & 4 (KS3/KS4), withmandatoryKey Stage 5 (KS5) teaching in Product Design.

• Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000available

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will be an inspirational and highly effectiveDT specialistdedicated to fostering creativity, practical workshop skills, and sophisticated design thinking in our students. You will be instrumental in delivering the curriculum using a variety of materials (wood, metal, plastics) and processes, ensuring safe and effective use of workshop equipment. This role focuses on outstanding classroom practice and achieving excellent results, particularly at A-Level Product Design.

To attract an exceptional candidate, this role includes a generousRecruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 per annum. This financial incentive is apurely financial rewarddesigned to support excellent teachers and their commitment to our school community.

We Are Looking For:

• A qualified teacher withQTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• A proven track record as an excellentDesign and Technology Teacherwith a specialization inResistant MaterialsandProduct Design.

• Mandatory experience teaching Product Design to Key Stage 5 (A-Level).

• Expert proficiency with workshop machinery, tools, and the relevant health and safety (COSHH) procedures.

• The ability to integrate CAD/CAM technology into practical projects.

• A genuine passion for design, making, and inspiring students of all abilities.

Salary and Benefits

• Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS)for Teachers.

  • The base salary will be paid according to experience within the statutoryOuter London Pay Scale(The Outer London Main Pay Range minimum is approximately£37,870as of September 2025).

• A fixedRecruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000per annum.

• Excellent, structured professional development and career progression pathways.

If you are an ambitious and expertDT Teacherready to join a successful Hillingdon academy, please submit your CV outlining your technical expertise and A-Level experience.