Product Design Course Lead (or Teacher of DT)

Kensington Aldridge Academy is seeking a full-time Product Design Course Lead in London. The role involves inspiring students in Design Technology and contributing to a growing department. Candidates should be excellent teachers, capable of coaching peers. The academy offers a supportive environment focused on professional development. The position is permanent, with a flexible start date. Applications are due by February 24, 2025.
Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA)

London
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Job overview

Are you a dedicated Teacher of Design Technology, keen to inspire students to love your subject? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The role

We are looking for a talented, creative new teacher to join our team of four existing DT colleagues. The subject continues to grow in popularity and success and we feel now is the right time to add further capacity.

Our modern building is fortunate to have three DT workshops, a Food Technology room, and a Graphics Studio. Creativity is in our blood, and we place a central value on DT and all Creative and Performing Arts subject within our curriculum. These subjects bring variety and joy to students’ experience of school, and build knowledge and skills that will serve them well at university and in the workplace.

All students study DT for two hours each week in KS3. They also have an hour of Art each week, with Textiles being delivered by the Art, not DT team (Art is also a very popular and well-resourced subject). At GCSE, we have several groups of Product Design GCSE running each year (AQA), as well as a BTEC Construction course that is increasingly popular. We currently do not deliver A Level Product Design, though are open to introducing it in future, and do feel that we would have a number of interested students each year.

What you offer

You will be an excellent teacher in your own right, with the potential to coach and develop those around you. You will be knowledgeable about your subject and able to think creatively about how to inspire KAA students with the curriculum. You will be reflective and resilient in the face of setbacks, and be open to making improvements to your own practice and that of your department.

What KAA offers

The successful candidate will be joining a team that is firmly committed to making KAA one of the best academies in the UK. The value of being part of a great team should never be underestimated. Being a member of KAA means you will be joining a supportive and talented group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This role will be excellent preparation for your future career, wherever that may take you. Further information about the unique benefits and strengths of KAA can be found via our website.

The role is being offered on a full time / permanent basis.

Application process

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 24th February, 2025. Interviews will take place soon after the deadline and where possible, candidates may be contacted ahead of the application deadline.

The candidate pack can be downloaded from this page and suitable candidates can contact our HR Manager at with further questions.