Product Design Teacher – Private School (ASAP Start)

Product Design Teacher focuses on maintain the momentum of exam-year groups.

What the role involves

• Maintain the momentum of exam-year groups.
• Practical Instruction: Deliver high-quality lessons in timbers, polymers, and metals, ensuring all students follow strict Health & Safety protocols.
• Oversee the use of 3D printers and laser cutters.
• NEA Support: Provide expert guidance for Year 11 and Year 13 students as they finalize their Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) portfolios and practical prototypes.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant teaching, classroom, childcare, QTS, SEN, safeguarding, or early-years experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
• Full-Time, Long-term.
• Are you a creative and technically skilled Product Design specialist available to start a new role immediately?
• We are working with a high-achieving secondary school in Richmond that requires a passionate D&T Teacher to lead their Product Design classes across KS3, KS4, and KS5.

Candidate fit

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): A degree in Design & Technology, Product Design, or a related Engineering field.
• Workshop Savvy: Up-to-date Health & Safety accreditation (DATA) is highly desirable.
• Versatility: The ability to work with a range of materials and tools, from traditional hand tools to modern manufacturing technology.

Additional role context

• Technical Expertise: Utilize CAD/CAM software (such as 2D Design, SolidWorks, or Autodesk Fusion 360).
• Curriculum Delivery: Engage KS3 students with innovative design-and-make projects that foster a love for engineering and aesthetics.
• Excellent Facilities: Richmond schools are often at the forefront of D&T investment, offering the latest in manufacturing technology.