Teacher of Engineering, Design & Technology
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Design and technology, Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicatedTeacher of Engineering, Design & Technologyto join our dynamic team.
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.
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
MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicatedTeacher of Engineering, Design & Technologyto join our dynamic team.
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.
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.
Further information about the job
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
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