Job title: DT Teacher - Resistant Materials
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Senior Leader
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Upminster, Havering, East London
Job published: 20-04-2026
Job ID: 118644

Job Description

DT Teacher (Resistant Materials) | Havering | September 2026

Are you a creative and ambitious DT Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? A successful secondary school in a leafy area of Havering is seeking to appoint a talented DT Teacher to join its thriving Design & Technology department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate DT Teacher to teach Design & Technology with a focus on Resistant Materials up to GCSE level. The school is part of a small and supportive trust, offering the successful DT Teacher excellent career development, collaborative leadership, and clear progression routes into middle and senior leadership.

The role will include teaching:

  • Resistant Materials up to GCSE
  • Timber, plastics, textiles, electronics, paper and board, and metal
  • Manufacturing processes and technical drawing
  • Sustainability, social and environmental impact
  • Mechanical systems and product design
  • Research, iterative design, and evaluating
  • CAD/CAM, modelling, prototyping, and practical workshop skills

The appointed DT Teacher will join a department with strong uptake at GCSE, where students are enthusiastic about practical learning and enjoy applying creativity alongside technical knowledge. Every DT Teacher is supported to deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, independence, and problem-solving skills.

The school offers:

  • Competitive Outer London salary
  • Progression into middle and senior leadership
  • Strong CPD and career development
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative trust network
  • Well-resourced DT facilities
  • High student engagement and strong GCSE uptake

Whether you are an experienced DT Teacher or an ambitious early career DT Teacher, this school can offer a fantastic platform for growth and development.

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DT Teacher (Resistant Materials) | Havering | September 2026 | INDTEACH