Teacher of Product Design - Engineering Department
20 days ago
Richmond
Teacher of Product DesignEngineering DepartmentIndependent School, Richmond Full-time, long-term ASAP start ideally An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Product Design to join the Engineering Department at a leading independent school in Richmond. The Engineering Department is unique within the school, delivering a continuous curriculum from Year 5 through to Year 12 across both the Prep and Senior Schools. The department offers three specialist subject areas: Product Design, Systems & Control, and Electronics. It also boasts a thriving co-curricular programme, including Robotics, Motorsports, and Space. The school's Motorsports team, Firefly, are the current International Engineering Champions in the Greenpower Competition. A strong culture of safety underpins all practical work, and staff are supported in achieving a range of DATA training accreditations. The Role The successful candidate will teach Product Design to students aged 9-16 (up to GCSE level), with a focus on stretching and challenging the most able learners. The role also includes contributing to the department's enrichment and co-curricular activities. This position would suit: * Experienced teachers * Early Career Teachers (ECTs) * Candidates transitioning from research or industry The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate: * Strong subject knowledge in Product Design * A genuine passion for engineering and education * Excellent classroom practice, or clear potential to develop this * A commitment to continuous professional development * Strong written and verbal communication skills * The ability to work collaboratively and build positive professional relationships * Professionalism, integrity, and discretion * Reliability, organisation, and attention to detail * The ability to motivate and inspire students * A clear commitment to safeguarding and student welfare * Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school * DATA certification in Secondary Core Health & Safety (or willingness to obtain this) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, innovative department with a strong reputation for excellence in both academic and co-curricular engineering education. For further information about the role and the department, please get in touch via email at or ideally call at option 2.