Engineering Teacher (Temporary)

Leading Independent School ASAP Start – March

We are working with a highly regarded independent school to appoint a Temporary Engineering Teacher, starting as soon as possible and continuing until March.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinctive and forward-thinking Engineering Department that operates across both the Prep and Senior Schools, teaching students from Year 5 through to Year 12. The department delivers a broad and innovative curriculum including Product Design, Systems & Control, and Electronics, and is widely recognised for its exceptional co-curricular provision.

The school places a strong emphasis on enrichment, with flagship programmes in Robotics, Motorsports and Space. Notably, its Motorsports team is the current International Engineering Champion in the Greenpower Competition. Safety is central to the department’s ethos, with staff accredited in a range of DATA training courses.

The Role

The successful candidate will primarily teach Product Design to students aged 9–16 (up to GCSE level), with a particular focus on stretching and challenging high-achieving pupils. There is also an expectation to contribute to the department’s extensive extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

The Ideal Candidate

This post would suit:

• An experienced Engineering or Design Technology teacher
• An Early Career Teacher / NQT
• A candidate transitioning from industry or research into teaching

You will demonstrate:

• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Engineering and Design
• High-quality classroom practice (or clear potential to develop this)
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team
• Professional integrity, discretion and reliability
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, enthusiastic approach
• The ability to motivate and inspire students
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and student welfare
• Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school

Essential / Desirable

• DATA certification in Secondary Core Health & Safety

The School

This high-achieving, prestigious independent boys school is based in Barnes, South West Londonand offers a broad and extended curriculum for 7 – 19 yr olds. Students study an academic curriculum model with a focus on the core subjects supported by rich and diverse co-curricular options encompassing sports, art, music and drama. The school’s rich history has always focused on inclusion and diversity which are core values celebrated to the present day. The school benefits from excellent facilities and has a highly-experienced and committed leadership team in place. Staff enjoy access to regular professional development opportunities and a range of benefits within a supportive workplace.

If you are an experienced music teacher or leader looking to take the next step in your career, then this is an exciting opportunity.

Please apply with a full CV outlining your qualifications and experience.

 

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.