Interim Teacher of Engineering (Full Time)
Independent Schoo
ASAP to 27 March

An established independent school is seeking a full-time Interim Teacher of Engineering to join its Design & Technology faculty on a short-term basis until 27 March. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled teacher to work within a well-resourced department that delivers a broad engineering curriculum across multiple key stages.

The Role

You will be teaching Product Design to students aged 9–16 (up to GCSE level), supporting a curriculum that spans both lower and upper school phases. The department offers a dynamic and practical programme including Product Design, Systems & Control, and Electronics, alongside a strong enrichment programme.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s co-curricular activities and support students in developing creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities.

The Ideal Candidate

The role would suit:

• An experienced teacher

• An ECT/NQT

• A candidate transitioning from industry or research

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong subject knowledge in Engineering or Product Design

• A genuine passion for teaching and learning

• The ability to inspire and stretch students of all abilities

• Excellent classroom practice (or clear potential)

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A collaborative, professional approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

A DATA Core Health & Safety certification (or willingness to obtain) is desirable.

The Department

The Engineering department teaches across a wide age range and offers a broad curriculum including:

• Product Design

• Systems & Control

• Electronics

Students benefit from an extensive enrichment programme, including activities such as robotics and engineering projects.

 

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.