Job title: Design & Technology Graduate
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Support
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 02-07-2025
Job ID: 106315

Job Description

Design & Technology Graduate | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

 

Are you a driven Design & Technology Graduate seeking to begin your career in education? A ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated Secondary School in Barking & Dagenham is offering a fantastic opportunity to join their high-achieving and well-managed department this September. With a strong focus on behaviour and student progress, this large school offers an excellent training ground for future educators.

  • Work as a Design & Technology Graduate in a thriving Secondary School environment

  • Weekly pay of £444 on a full-time, term-time only basis

  • Supportive SLT and clear pathways to teacher training

  • Regular CPD and progression opportunities to build your professional skills

  • Access to a great pension scheme and staff wellbeing initiatives

  • Located in Barking & Dagenham, with accessible transport options

 

As a Design & Technology Graduate, you will:

  • Support students in KS3 to KS5, including A-Level and GCSE D&T lessons

  • Assist in delivering practical sessions and managing workshop environments safely

  • Lead small groups of high-attaining students to boost engagement and outcomes

  • Confidently support pupils with SEND, adapting resources to meet individual needs

  • Communicate effectively with staff and parents, contributing to student progress

  • Be proactive in promoting positive behaviour and classroom discipline

  • Implement creative strategies aligned with the D&T curriculum

  • Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and experienced team

 

This Design & Technology Graduate role is best suited to someone with a 1:1 degree in Design Technology or a related field from a Top 20 UK University. Prior experience in an educational or workshop setting is highly desirable, particularly supporting D&T practicals.

 

If you are passionate about teaching and have a solid knowledge of the D&T curriculum, this Design & Technology Graduate role in Barking & Dagenham could be the perfect first step into education.

 

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Design & Technology Graduate in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Design & Technology Graduate role.