Job Description
About the Role
Do you have a passion for creativity, innovation, and inspiring the next generation of designers? A successful, well-resourced secondary school in Hertfordshire is offering a salaried teacher training placement for a Trainee Teacher of Design & Technology, with a specialism in Product Design.
This is your opportunity to gain classroom experience while working towards your PGCE and QTS through the Grad2Teach programme, a two-phase, salaried Initial Teacher Training route. You’ll join a vibrant Art & Design faculty that includes Product Design, Graphics, Food, Textiles, and Art - with growing popularity across Key Stages 3 to 5.
What’s on offer:
* Salaried training while you work toward full QTS
* A supportive and experienced department, ideal for early career educators
* Bespoke CPD and structured mentoring
* A July start available to help you settle in early
* Free on-site parking and staff wellbeing benefits
* Stunning grounds and a friendly, professional environment
What we’re looking for:
* A graduate with a Product Design background (or related subject)
* Someone eager to teach across the D&T specialisms at KS3
* Strong communication skills and a commitment to teaching as a career
* Access to a car is ideal due to limited public transport
Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to retrain into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a lasting impact.