Design and Technology Teacher – Ealing, Inner London 🛠️

Lead Innovation in DT at an Outstanding West London Academy

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and highly skilled Design and Technology Teacher to join the thriving faculty at an Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary academy in the Ealing area of Inner West London.

This is a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2026.

• Design and Technology Teacher required
• Full-time, Permanent position starting January 2026
• Exceptional, Outstanding-rated secondary academy in Ealing, Inner London
• Teach Design and Technology across Key Stages 3 & 4 (KS3/KS4), with the ability to offer a specialism (e.g., Graphics, Resistant Materials, or Food Tech) to Key Stage 5 (KS5).
• Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 available

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will be an inspirational and highly effective DT specialist dedicated to fostering creativity, practical skills, and design thinking in our students. You will be joining a supportive, high-achieving environment where innovation and problem-solving are celebrated. This role focuses on outstanding classroom practice and managing high-quality practical projects, contributing directly to the department's strong results.

To secure an exceptional candidate, this role comes with an attractive Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 per annum. This financial incentive is a purely financial reward designed to support excellent teachers and their commitment to our school community.

The School

This is a highly successful academy renowned for its Outstanding Ofsted rating, excellent student outcomes, and positive, forward-thinking school culture. The DT department is well-resourced with excellent workshop and computer-aided design (CAD) facilities, committed to ensuring all students develop the technical and creative skills vital for future success in engineering and design fields. The school is dedicated to continuous staff development, offering a high-quality, tailored CPD programme to help all staff thrive. The school's location in Ealing offers a fantastic setting in a vibrant Inner London borough with excellent transport links.

We Are Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• A proven track record as an excellent Design and Technology Teacher with experience teaching a specialism to at least Key Stage 4 (GCSE).
• Proficiency with relevant workshop machinery and/or CAD/CAM technology.
• A genuine passion for design, making, and the ability to inspire students of all abilities.
• The drive to uphold and contribute to the academy’s Outstanding standards.

Salary and Benefits

• Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) for Teachers.
  • The base salary will be paid according to experience within the statutory Inner London Pay Scale (The Inner London Main Pay Range minimum is approximately £40,317 as of September 2025).
• A fixed Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Allowance of £2,000 per annum.
• Excellent, structured professional development and career progression pathways.

If you are an ambitious and excellent Design and Technology Teacher ready to join an Outstanding Ealing academy, please submit your CV outlining your suitability and your core DT specialism.