Teacher of Design and Technology

Rooks Heath School, Harrow, HA2 9AH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 or as soon as possible for the right candidate

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Design and Technology job summary

Teacher of Design & Technology

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS

Posted: Monday 10th November 2025

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025, 9am

Job Starts: January 2026 or as soon as possible for the right candidate

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of imaginative designers, innovators, and problem-solvers? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher of Design & Technology to join our thriving and supportive team at Rooks Heath School.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher — whether you’re an ECT at the start of your career or an experienced teacher — to make a real impact. You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, working with students of all abilities to develop their creativity, confidence, and technical skills.

Our department is built on curiosity, courage, and creativity. We encourage students to think differently, take risks, and design with purpose. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking curriculum and to grow professionally within a collaborative and innovative environment.

At Rooks Heath, you’ll find:

A welcoming and positive school community

A department that is highly valued and well-resourced

Exciting opportunities to shape and expand a creative curriculum

A culture that celebrates fresh ideas and professional growth

If you’re ready to empower young people to design with imagination and confidence, we’d love to hear from you.

Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Generous Pension Scheme

Excellent transport links

Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support

Interest free loans for relocation costs

Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains

Cycle to work scheme

Contribution to Flu Jabs annually

Contribution to standard eye care tests

Employee Referral Scheme

Dedication to continuing professional development

Employee discounts on our nursery and primary school out of hours provisions

Recognised as a National Living Wage Award Employer

Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent PD opportunities and potential for career progression.

Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service. A Certificate of Good Conduct is also required from the successful applicant if they have lived abroad and fulfil relevant requirements.

If you think this role may be for you and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting the school. We would be happy to facilitate a visit to our site to see the school in operation. Contact details are: recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rooks Heath School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rooks Heath School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-heath-school

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