Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Product Design ECT

A forward-thinking Secondary Academy in Reading is seeking a professional and highly organised Product Design Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced Design & Technology (DT) team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across multiple key stages, focusing on material exploration, prototype development, and spatial layout analysis. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of practical workshop sessions, CAD/CAM safety orientations, and end-of-year design showcases.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external agencies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and highly mindful of safety standards when working both independently and as part of a collaborative academic staff team. Good IT skills and confidence using modern manufacturing layout platforms are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing, dedicated ECT induction mentoring, and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Reading with a strong commitment to high academic and technical standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves a highly engaged tech-corridor community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated, and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that blends classical theory with advanced spatial, structural, and graphic technologies, preparing students well for further education and engineering careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on professional development.

Requirements

• Previous teaching placement or relevant instructional experience in Design & Technology / Product Design

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and data management skills

• Professional and proactive approach to workshop health and safety

• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.