Teacher of Design, Technology & Engineering

Leigh Academy Halley, London, SE3 8EP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 March 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
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology, Engineering
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + Inner London

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Halley is now recruiting for a Teacher of Design,Technology & Engineering to join us from September 2026.

Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a well-established, collaborative and successful team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding technology curriculum. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within our Engineering and Design Centre, a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility that will prepare students for future employment in this sector.

This is a permanent opportunity that offers a competitive MPS + Inner London salary, commensurate with experience. We welcome applications from prospective colleagues who would wish to work part-time, as well as full-time. Within our Technology department, students explore the disciplines of design, technology & engineering.

We deem this to be a great position on the basis that;

• We offer a vibrant and committed technology and engineering department, passionate about STEM and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them.
• We offer pupils the very best in learning opportunities in Technology by delivering high-quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.
• All students study Design Technology in Years 7-9. We offer Design Technology, Food Technology and Engineering at Key Stage 4, all of which are popular and successful courses. At Key Stage 5, our BTEC Engineering and T Level Engineering courses see students continue and enjoy their Level 3 Technology studies.
• We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD programmes.
• This is further supported through our membership of the Leigh Academies Trust which provides regular teach-meets and co-operative training sessions within the trust to facilitate staff and student growth.

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.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack,which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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

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.

Job_Pack___Teacher_of_Design,Technology_&_Engineering___Leigh_Academy_Halley.pdf - 797 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Halley

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 952 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Halley website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-halley-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Halley

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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