Teacher of Design & Technology

Leigh Academy Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

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, Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + Inner London Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Blackheath is looking for an inspiring Teacher of Design and Technology to join us from January 2026.

Are you an exceptional teacher ready to deliver high-quality, practical, and creative learning? We want someone who can truly ignite a passion for design, making, and innovation in our students.

If you are passionate about research-informed education, can inspire students to tinker, innovate, and seek what they don't yet know, then apply today!

While the ability to teach across Food Technology, Product Design, and Textiles is preferred, it is not essential.This is preferably a full-time role, however, we are happy to consider applications for a four-day-a-week timetable.

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

Whether you're an experienced professional or a newly qualified teacher (NQT), we offer fantastic professional development to support you at every stage of your career.

We are committed to providing every student with an enriching education that challenges them, equips them with vital problem-solving skills, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning and creation.

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.

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.

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About Leigh Academy Blackheath

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1035 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Blackheath website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-academy-blackheath

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Blackheath

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

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