Teacher of Product Design - Engineering Department

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Teacher of Product Design
Engineering Department
Independent School, Richmond

Full-time, long-term

ASAP start ideally

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Product Design to join the Engineering Department at a leading independent school in Richmond.

The Engineering Department is unique within the school, delivering a continuous curriculum from Year 5 through to Year 12 across both the Prep and Senior Schools. The department offers three specialist subject areas: Product Design, Systems & Control, and Electronics. It also boasts a thriving co-curricular programme, including Robotics, Motorsports, and Space. The school's Motorsports team, Firefly, are the current International Engineering Champions in the Greenpower Competition.

A strong culture of safety underpins all practical work, and staff are supported in achieving a range of DATA training accreditations.

The Role

The successful candidate will teach Product Design to students aged 9-16 (up to GCSE level), with a focus on stretching and challenging the most able learners. The role also includes contributing to the department's enrichment and co-curricular activities.

This position would suit:

Experienced teachers

Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Candidates transitioning from research or industry

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

Strong subject knowledge in Product Design

A genuine passion for engineering and education

Excellent classroom practice, or clear potential to develop this

A commitment to continuous professional development

Strong written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work collaboratively and build positive professional relationships

Professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Reliability, organisation, and attention to detail

The ability to motivate and inspire students

A clear commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

DATA certification in Secondary Core Health & Safety (or willingness to obtain this)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, innovative department with a strong reputation for excellence in both academic and co-curricular engineering education.

For further information about the role and the department, please get in touch via email at (url removed) or ideally call at (phone number removed) option 2
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Location:
London
Salary:
£38,766 - £50,288 /annum Teacher Pay Scale
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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