Teacher of Design Technology
Required January 2026
Maternity Cover
Full or Part Time
Salary £41,730-£56,166 FTE,
The role
Due to maternity cover, Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Design Technology to highly motivated girls in Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. DT is a highly regarded and important part of our KS3 curriculum, with exceptionally high uptake at GCSE and A Level.
The successful candidate should have the capability to teach Resistant materials/Product Design up to A level, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration.
Please ensure that you state your specialism(s) in your application.
This role would be ideally suited to an ECT, within a supportive department and faculty, with superb ECT provision for professional development. Experienced teachers are also most welcome to apply.
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.
About Sutton High School
Sutton High School is a vibrant and diverse independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Junior Schools are amongst the top schools in the country.
Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and energetic community, where behaviour is excellent and girls support each other to aspire and achieve.
Why Sutton High School?
The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.
Employee benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 22nd September
Interviews will take place TBC
Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.