Teacher of Design Technology

Acland Burghley School, London, NW5 1UJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent career opportunity for a strong classroom teacher to work in a thriving comprehensive which has inclusion at its core. You would be joining a dynamic Creative Arts and Technology team at an exciting moment for the school. Our workshops are spacious with advanced fabrication technologies and, the addition of a Food Technology room has further enhanced our curriculum. The focus on developing students’ innovation, problem-solving and hands-on practical skills as well as their own self-management ensures that they are equipped to flourish in the modern world. In addition to this, our unique partnership with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, who now have their offices and rehearsals on our site, places Creative Arts at the centre of our curriculum vision.

The successful candidate will be passionate about learning in Technology, and will demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring that every child achieves the highest possible standards. Extra-curricular activities, including clubs and trips to galleries, are an important part of the offer. This post would be suitable for a well-qualified ECT, or a more experienced teacher looking for a different experience in a new context.

What the school offers its staff

Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. We are part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools. We are a founder member of Camden Learning.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check, online vetting check and to demonstrate full understanding of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Applying for the job

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About Acland Burghley School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acland Burghley School website
• Email address: recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02074858515
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acland-burghley-school

Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning.

Arranging a visit to Acland Burghley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk.

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