DT Teacher (Product Design) - Prototyping - Redbridge

DT Teacher – Lead Advanced Product Design and Manage Workshop Prototyping and CAD/CAM Facilities – Redbridge

A high-achieving academy in Redbridge is seeking an experienced DT Teacher with a specialization in Product Design and advanced prototyping skills from January 2026.

• DT Teacher (Product Design) required from January 2026
• Redbridge-based school with an outstanding Sixth Form and focus on creative technology.
• Ideal for a teacher with expertise in CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and workshop safety .

You will teach DT across KS3-KS5, with a significant leadership role in the KS4/5 Product Design curriculum. The role involves designing and managing challenging design-and-make projects and maintaining specialist workshop resources.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ) and a relevant degree in Design Technology or Engineering.
• Proven success in achieving high grades at GCSE and A-Level Product Design.
• Expertise in teaching CAD/CAM and managing workshop equipment (e.g., laser cutters, CNC machines).
• Commitment to running extra-curricular design and engineering clubs.

School Information

The DT department is exceptionally well-resourced with modern workshop facilities and benefits from highly motivated students. We are committed to fostering creativity and technical excellence, providing a structured environment where innovation thrives. The school provides extensive support for specialist staff, ensuring they can focus purely on academic and practical delivery.

• Exceptionally well-resourced, modern DT workshops and dedicated computer suites .
• Outer London salary and a highly motivated student body.
• Generous non-contact time allocated for workshop preparation and maintenance .
• Opportunities to mentor students through engineering challenge competitions.

Salary

Paid to MPS/UPS Outer London Scale

Application

To apply for this DT Teacher position in Redbridge, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.