Job Description

Design Technology Teacher

Location: South East London / Kent borders
Start: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: MPS to UPS (Outer London)

Ethos Education is recruiting a Design Technology Teacher for a secondary school in South East London. This is a permanent Design Technology teaching role starting in September 2026.

The school is looking for a Design Technology Teacher who can teach DT across KS3 and KS4. Applications are welcomed from teachers with specialisms including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, CAD/CAM or Design Engineering.

Design Technology is a valued subject within the school, supported by dedicated workshop facilities, specialist equipment and a curriculum that encourages creativity, problem solving and practical application.

The role

• Teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical and theory-based DT lessons
• Teaching Product Design, Resistant Materials or Engineering depending on specialism
• Supporting GCSE Design Technology outcomes
• Working within a collaborative DT department
• Contributing to enrichment and practical learning opportunities

The candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in Design Technology, Engineering, Product Design or related subject
• Strong subject knowledge
• Ability to teach Design Technology at KS3 and KS4
• ECTs and experienced teachers welcome

Why apply?

• Permanent Design Technology Teacher role
• Well-equipped workshops and specialist facilities
• Supportive department with shared planning
• Strong focus on practical learning and creativity
• Outer London pay scale

Please send your CV to register your interest.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.