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Full time/Part time: full time or part time - 0.8FTE

Temporary Contract, up to 1-year

Reporting to: Head of Cluster

Commencing: September 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-qualified Product Design specialist to join our dynamic and supportive department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving team in a well-resourced and forward-thinking school.

The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge and expertise in product design practices, including CAD/CAM. You will be confident in teaching KS3 Design & Technology and GCSE Product Design. The ability to teach A Level 3D Design would be an advantage.

You will benefit from exceptional, purpose-built facilities, a collaborative team, and excellent support to help you thrive in your role.

This is a temporary post for up to 1 year. It is available as a full-time role or part-time (ideally 0.8), with 0.6 considered for an exceptional candidate.

The successful candidate will:

• have a good relevant first degree and be QTS qualified by the start date
• have the subject knowledge and experience to teach KS3 DT and GCSE Product Design 
• be able to motivate and inspire students to love Design and Technology
• be committed to working successfully as a member of a team
• have very strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school. We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterized by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child.

If this role is of interest to you, please read the application pack, available on our website: https://www.burntwoodschool.com/staff/current-vacancies/ 

How to apply

To apply for this role, please select 'QUICK APPLY' on the TES recruitment website: Teacher of Design and Technology- Resistant Materials/Product Design Specialist (Temporary, up to 1-year, full time or part time - 0.8FTE), Wandsworth - Tes Jobs   

Should you require any other details please contact our HR team at recruitment@burntwoodschool.com

Closing date for applications: 06 May 2025 (at 1pm)

It is likely that interviews will take place the following week. If you have not been called for interview by Friday 9th May 2025, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted. 

Burntwood - An Academy for Girls

Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ

Tel: 020 8946 6201

Email: info@burntwoodschool.com

Website: www.burntwoodschool.com

Roll: 1,477 (Sixth Form 402)

Principal: Mrs Helen Shorrock BSc PGCE

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils