Teacher of Design and Technology

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Scale: MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Appointment: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Our vision is simple – to ensure that all of our students achieve beyond our expectations and thrive as confident learners with the highest aspirations, ready for a bright and successful future and ready for the world in which they will work and live. We are relentless in our pursuit of the very best for all our students. Welling School is an all ability, co‑educational 11‑18 school, located in the London borough of Bexley. We welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and areas. Each of them brings their own part to make up the Welling School Community. We are proud to be part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in South East England with over 40 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT family.

The Role

We are looking for a talented and dedicated teacher to join our committed team. Our Design and Technology department goes from strength to strength. Our shared expectations are high and students value the subject meaning they enjoy their learning; they make us proud every day. We are keen to hear from enthusiastic and ambitious teachers, passionate about their subject and who can clearly see why it has a critical part to play in the curriculum. The length of your experience as a teacher is less important to us than your ability to motivate and inspire. Our new colleague will have an unstinting belief that every young person, whatever their starting point, can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to change lives. We are excited to receive applications from newly qualified teachers ready to start a brilliant new career with us and take advantage of our bespoke approach to professional induction just as much as more experienced colleagues looking for their next step.

You will have access to on‑going development opportunities and the support of a forward thinking, successful multi‑academy trust. You will be joining a well‑led, supportive and cohesive team of professionals who will do whatever it takes to help you to succeed in your new and exciting role. Staff working at Welling benefit from easy transport links across London, Kent and the south east as well as a two week October half term.

As well as having a passion for young people and their futures our colleague will:

• be a passionate specialist with strong subject knowledge across Design Technology and Engineering
• have the ability to inspire students through inquiry‑based learning and hands‑on projects
• demonstrate a "can‑do" attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
• be an inclusive practitioner who adapts teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
• be a dynamic and creative professional with a desire for students to achieve beyond expectation
• be an ambitious classroom practitioner with high standards and excellent subject knowledge
• be resilient and not afraid to seek and offer support when it is needed
• bring an unwavering commitment to doing whatever it takes
• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a real impact on our students’ lives. The successful candidate will have the chance to teach across the full age and ability range.

Contact Information

Informal discussions with the Headteacher and/or visits are actively encouraged. If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role and to arrange a visit to the school please email recruitment@wellingschool‑tkat.org. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received. The job posting might be removed before the official deadline if a suitable candidate is found so applying promptly is crucial. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible Working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment – Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT – should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.