Teacher of Design & Technology (Product Design preferred)

Prendergast School, London, SE4 1LE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London MPR / UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Prendergast School, we don't just teach - we build careers. Join our Outstanding school and be part of a team that is genuinely valued, challenged, and supported.

As a member of our successful Design & Technology team, you will primarily deliver inspiring lessons in Product Design across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to teach it to KS5. Your role will involve shaping a dynamic curriculum that sparks creativity and problem-solving. We are looking for an effective and innovative classroom practitioner who can both raise the achievement of all students and inspire a love for the subject. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Textiles and Food Technology, ensuring a broad and enriching experience for all students. We are seeking someone who is ready to be a full and active member of our vibrant school community.

Prendergast School is a beacon of educational excellence. We've led girls' education in Lewisham for over 130 years and our mixed 6th Form continues to grow in popularity. We are proud to have achieved our fourth consecutive Outstanding OFSTED rating in March 2025. This isn't just a grade - it's a reflection of our exceptionally positive student body and our collaborative, supportive staff culture. As part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, you'll benefit from a powerful network of support and resources. We are not just outstanding in academics - we also hold the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award, and the Gold Artsmark Award, reflecting our holistic commitment to staff and student development.

Closing date: 9:30am Thursday 16 October 2025

Interviews: Week Beginning 20 October 2025

Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

What the school offers its staff

We invest in our people. That's why we offer excellent and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), from a comprehensive and supportive induction to a rich and varied CPD program across the school and Federation. We also recognise the importance of work-life balance. We are genuinely committed to finding flexible working arrangements that suit you and the role. We encourage all candidates to discuss their needs with us during the recruitment process.

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.

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About Prendergast School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prendergast School website
• Email address: rwilson.ps@lsfed.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prendergast-school-london

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