Lead Teacher of Product Design

Harris Academy Wimbledon, London, SW19 2JY

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £41,817-£63,996 + TLR
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (Inner London) depending on experience + £1,500 Harris Allowance + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspiring and innovative Lead Teacher of Product Design and/or 3D Art and Design to join our dynamic team at Harris Academy Wimbledon. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to lead and develop a creative curriculum, nurture students' design thinking and technical skills, and drive outstanding outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a skilled practitioner with strong subject knowledge, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to motivate both students and staff within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Apply now to play a key role in shaping the next generation of designers and creators.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• Minimum of three years' teaching experience
• Proven success in raising achievement across at least two key stages
• Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance
• High level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement
• Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development
• Experience of presenting to a wide audience
• Understanding of how whole Academy strategies can be used across the curriculum to raise standards
• Evidence of continuous self-development and updated knowledge in the fields of teaching and learning and education management, particularly in the areas of responsibility for this post.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Flexible working opportunities

Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.

Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The purpose of your role will be:

• To lead in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies for Product Design and 3D Art & Design.
• To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus.
• To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external quality standards.
• To undertake assessment of students as requested by external examination bodies, subject area and Academy procedures.
• To mark, grade and give written/verbal and diagnostic feedback as required.
• To contribute to the subject area's Development Plan and its implementation.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lead Teacher of Product Design, 3D Art and Design - Job Pack - March 2026.pdf - 424 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Academy Wimbledon

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1045 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Academy Wimbledon website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 3962 4300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-academy-wimbledon

We are an ‘Outstanding' (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon. With our new Sixth Form opening this year, we will soon have a full cohort of students aged 11-18.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Harris Academy Wimbledon promotes high levels of academic achievement across the curriculum, encourages participation in extra-curricular opportunities and empowers students to make decisions wisely. The curriculum is rich, diverse and personalised ensuring every student achieves his or her true potential. Academic success goes hand-in hand with a rich variety of enrichment and extra-curricular activities; these help foster a spirit of aspiration, resilience and joy in learning.

Professional learning is at the heart of the academy, supporting all staff in their development. The academy has a growth mindset approach where industry and commitment are seen as cultural virtues. Development of resilience, self esteem, managing risks/consequences and the ability to work effectively together all form a key part of the pastoral provision.

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