Kew House School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and dynamic Teacher of Design and Technology. The successful candidate will be a hardworking professional, committed to thorough lesson planning, enthusiastic delivery and careful assessment. Design and Technology is a very important element of the school's curriculum. The specialist area of Design & Technology taught is resistant materials, covering wood, metal, and polymers. The department is equipped with outstanding facilities - two specialist areas, a fully equipped workshop, and a CAD/CAM room with 24 PCs running Adobe Creative Cloud, 2D Design and SolidWorks. The CAD/CAM area is equipped to a very high standard, including 3D printers, a large laser cutter, a CNC router and a sublimation printer with heat press. The Workshop is well equipped with tools and machinery and includes a band saw, pillar drills, and a brazing hearth for metal casting and welding. The department has full-time technician support. At Key Stage 3, the school operates a carousel system moving on a termly basis between Design and Technology, Food Technology and Art. GCSE Design and Technology is then offered from Year 9 onwards, following the AQA specification, with a healthy uptake at both GCSE and A Level. After-school clubs offer great scope for extension - including the popular Formula 24 club and a CAD/CAM Club. This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE), permanent, starting September 2026. Reporting to the Head of Design and Technology. The role would suit ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
MAIN DUTIES
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, well-structured Design and Technology lessons at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, in line with the AQA specification.
- Set appropriate learning expectations and targets for improvement, motivating and challenging pupils to raise attainment.
- Develop and maintain outstanding curriculum resources, lesson sequences and schemes of work across the Design and Technology curriculum.
- Use a range of teaching styles and methods, including ICT and CAD/CAM packages such as 2D Design, SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Foster a culture of high expectations for practical work and delivery of challenging content within the department.
- Use the full range of Workshop and CAD/CAM facilities safely and effectively - including the 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC router, and sublimation printer.
- Uphold and promote Health and Safety in the workshop and CAD/CAM room at all times, holding appropriate certification (training available if required).
- Assess, mark and provide feedback on pupils' work in line with departmental and whole-school policy.
- Offer additional revision sessions and subject clinics throughout the year, where necessary, to support pupil progress.
- Contribute to after-school clubs and enrichment, including the popular Formula 24 club and CAD/CAM Club.
- Participate fully in the wider co-curricular life of the school by engaging with clubs, trips and societies.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Design and Technology, the department technician and colleagues across the school.
- Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required by the Head of Department and Headmaster.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Teach in a well-equipped workshop and dedicated CAD/CAM room.
- Work with industry-standard software (SolidWorks, 2D Design, Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Lead extension activities including the Formula 24 club.
- Join a school with a supportive, family ethos.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates should demonstrate how they meet these selection criteria in their application form, supporting statement and interview, including supporting tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good degree in an appropriate subject
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers
- Relevant Health & Safety certification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability/experience teaching Design & Technology at GCSE
- Experience with workshop machines, materials and processes
- Experience developing resources, lesson sequences and schemes of work
Desirable
- Experience teaching Design & Technology at A Level
- Experience delivering the AQA Design & Technology specification
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- CAD skills: 2D Design, SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Ability to develop curriculum materials for GCSE and A Level
- Confident use of ICT
- Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements
Desirable
- Familiarity with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers and sublimation printers
- Awareness of contemporary design practice and industry links
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Drive, enthusiasm, warmth and humour
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Commitment to raising pupil attainment
- Willingness to participate in wider school activities
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Closing date: 12 pm on Friday 18 September.
SAFETY & PROTECTION
Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Kew House School is a different kind of independent secondary school in London. Kew House School was founded on the belief that there is a better way to prepare young people for the future - combining academic ambition with an innovative approach to education. From the flexibility of our curriculum and the breadth of opportunities beyond the classroom to the way we nurture individual strengths, we challenge pupils to think boldly, embrace new ideas and fulfil their potential. Today, Kew House is a thriving community united by a culture of high expectations, kindness and aspiration. We encourage every young person to be curious in their learning, creative in their thinking, confident in their character and collaborative in their approach to the world around them. By combining exceptional pastoral care with an ambitious educational experience, we equip pupils not only to achieve outstanding outcomes, but to make a meaningful contribution wherever their future takes them.
FACILITIES & WIDER LIFE
Kew House School partners with Quintin Boat Club on the tidal Thames next to Chiswick Bridge, and has recently opened a new gym facility at Pier House next to Kew Bridge. Pupils participate in an extensive co-curricular programme, and the Design and Technology department contributes through clubs including Formula 24 and CAD/CAM.
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