Teacher of Designand Technology
Teach a well-resourced Design and Technology department at Kew House School in West London. Workshop, CAD/CAM room, laser cutter, CNC router, 3D printers and a full-time technician.
A different kind of independent secondary school in London.
Kew House School was founded on the belief that there is a better way to prepare young people for the future – combining academic ambition with an innovative approach to education. From the flexibility of our curriculum and the breadth of opportunities beyond the classroom to the way we nurture individual strengths, we challenge pupils to think boldly, embrace new ideas and fulfil their potential.
Today, Kew House is a thriving community united by a culture of high expectations, kindness and aspiration. We encourage every young person to be curious in their learning, creative in their thinking, confident in their character and collaborative in their approach to the world around them. By combining exceptional pastoral care with an ambitious educational experience, we equip pupils not only to achieve outstanding outcomes, but to make a meaningful contribution wherever their future takes them.
Kew House School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and dynamic Teacher of Design and Technology. The successful candidate will be a hardworking professional, committed to thorough lesson planning, enthusiastic delivery and careful assessment.
Design and Technology is a very important element of the school's curriculum. The department is equipped with outstanding facilities — two specialist areas, a large materials preparation area, a fully equipped workshop, and a CAD/CAM room with 24 PCs running 2D Design and SolidWorks. The area is equipped to a very high standard, including 3D printers, a large laser cutter, a CNC router and a sublimation printer. The department has full-time technician support.
At Key Stage 3 the school operates a carousel system with three-hour sessions, moving on a termly basis between Design and Technology, Food Technology and Art. GCSE Design and Technology is then offered from Year 9 onwards, following the AQA specification, with a healthy uptake at both GCSE and A Level. After-school clubs offer great scope for extension — including the popular Formula 24 club and a CAD/CAM Club.
This is a part-time position (0.5 FTE), permanent, starting September 2026. Reporting to the Head of Design and Technology. The role would suit ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
What you'll be doing, day to day.
- 01Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, well-structured Design and Technology lessons at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, in line with the AQA specification.
- 02Set appropriate learning expectations and targets for improvement, motivating and challenging pupils to raise attainment.
- 03Develop and maintain outstanding curriculum resources, lesson sequences and schemes of work across the Design and Technology curriculum.
- 04Use a range of teaching styles and methods, including ICT and CAD/CAM packages such as 2D Design, SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- 05Foster a culture of high expectations for practical work and delivery of challenging content within the department.
- 06Use the full range of workshop facilities safely and effectively — including 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC router, sublimation printer and general workshop equipment.
- 07Uphold and promote Health and Safety in the workshop and CAD/CAM room at all times, holding appropriate certification (training available if required).
- 08Assess, mark and provide feedback on pupils' work in line with departmental and whole-school policy.
- 09Offer additional revision sessions and subject clinics throughout the year, where necessary, to support pupil progress.
- 10Contribute to after-school clubs and enrichment, including the popular Formula 24 club and CAD/CAM Club.
- 11Participate fully in the wider co-curricular life of the school by engaging with clubs, trips and societies.
- 12Work collaboratively with the Head of Design and Technology, the department technician and colleagues across the school.
- 13Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of pupils in accordance with the school's safeguarding policies and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- 14Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required by the Head of Department and Headmaster.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Teach in a well-equipped workshop and dedicated CAD/CAM room.
- Work with industry-standard software (SolidWorks, 2D Design, Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Lead extension activities including the Formula 24 club.
- Join a school with a supportive, family ethos.
Who we're looking for.
Candidates should demonstrate how they meet these selection criteria in their application form, supporting statement and interview, including supporting tasks.
Qualifications
- A good degree in an appropriate subject.
- A recognised teaching qualification.
- Would suit ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
- Relevant Health and Safety certification in workshop processes and equipment.
Experience
- Experience of, or the ability to, teach Design and Technology at GCSE.
- Skills and experience with workshop machines, materials and processes.
- Experience in developing outstanding resources, lesson sequences and schemes of work.
- Experience of teaching Design and Technology at A Level.
- Experience of delivering the AQA Design and Technology specification.
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to utilise CAD packages including 2D Design, SolidWorks and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Ability to develop suitable curriculum materials to support learning at GCSE and A Level.
- Confident use of ICT to enhance teaching (IWBs and digital projectors in every classroom).
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in the subject area.
- Familiarity with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers and sublimation printers.
- Awareness of contemporary design practice and industry links.
Personal Qualities
- Drive, enthusiasm, warmth and humour.
- Willingness to work as a team and collaborate with colleagues.
- Commitment to raising attainment through motivating, challenging and inspiring pupils.
- Willingness to participate in the wider co-curricular life of the school.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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Kew House School partners with Quintin Boat Club on the tidal Thames next to Chiswick Bridge, and has recently opened a new gym facility at Pier House next to Kew Bridge. Pupils participate in an extensive co-curricular programme, and the Design and Technology department contributes through clubs including Formula 24 and CAD/CAM.
Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced DBS check. Immediate applications are welcome and will be considered on receipt — suitable applicants will be contacted by email and invited to interview.
Ready to join us?
Download the Word application form, complete it offline and send it to recruitment@kewhouseschool.com. The equal opportunities monitoring form is kept separate from your application form but can be emailed with it.
Closing date: 12pm on Friday 19 June 2026. Interviews week commencing 15 June 2026. Immediate applications are welcome and will be considered on receipt. The equal opportunities form is optional and kept separately from your application.