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Drive Design & Technology Excellence at a Reputable Independent Essex School (September 2025 Start - Strong KS5 Focus & Competitive Pay)

Are you a highly effective and results-oriented Design & Technology Teacher with a profound understanding of design principles, manufacturing processes, and a demonstrable track record of securing excellent progress at A-Level? Our reputable independent school in Essex is seeking a dedicated specialist to inspire and guide our students to unparalleled success in their Design & Technology studies from Key Stage 3 to A-Level, commencing in September 2025. This role offers competitive independent school remuneration and the opportunity to work with highly motivated students.

In this crucial full-time role, with a significant focus on Key Stage 5 (A-Level Design & Technology/Product Design), you will:

  • Maximise Student Achievement: Be instrumental in ensuring excellent student outcomes in Key Stage 3, GCSE, and particularly A-Level DT, equipping them with the sophisticated design, analytical, technical, and evaluative skills required for top university placements.

  • Lead Advanced Projects: Design and oversee challenging practical and theoretical projects, ensuring students develop robust design methodologies and meet the rigorous demands of A-Level coursework and examinations.

  • Deliver Engaging and Rigorous Curriculum: Utilise your expertise to deliver meticulously structured and challenging lessons that align with the demands of the A-Level DT curriculum, fostering deep understanding of complex design issues, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.

  • Motivate and Support High Achievers: Work with highly academic students, including many aiming for prestigious universities, providing the necessary extension and support to enable them to excel in all aspects of the subject.

  • Collaborate within a Strong Department: Join a supportive and experienced team that shares best practices and works collaboratively to achieve departmental goals, including the successful delivery of a high-quality A-Level DT programme that challenges and excites students.

  • Champion STEM/STEAM Pathways: Inspire students to pursue further studies and careers in design, engineering, architecture, and other creative-technical fields.

    We're seeking a teacher with a demonstrable track record of achieving positive student progress and strong examination results in Design & Technology across all relevant key stages. A passion for your subject, strong practical and CAD/CAM skills, and the ability to inspire students, particularly at the crucial A-Level stage where independent project work and deep theoretical understanding are paramount, are essential. If you possess the skills, dedication, and ambition to help our students achieve design mastery in Essex, we invite you to apply for a September 2025 start.

    Invest in your future in Essex – a key role with a focus on KS5 excellence and competitive independent school pay awaits for a DT specialist

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