Teacher of Design Technology
(Product Design)
Main scale (London Fringe)
Full time
Required Easter 2025
We are seeking a skilled, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Product Design, able to teach to A Level. The post would suit an excellent classroom practitioner at any stage of their career and applications from ECTs or experienced teachers are welcome. The Design Technology curriculum comprises of three distinct disciplines, with Textiles, and Food and Nutrition also taught alongside Product Design. The ability to teach one of these other technology subjects to key stage 3 would therefore be advantageous. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for fostering a love of DT. In return we can offer an exceptional working environment where staff, as well as students, thrive.
Langley Grammar School is a co-educational 11-18 selective school with academy status, located within easy reach of Langley station and the M4. We have approximately 1240 students, over 370 in the Sixth Form. The school is heavily over-subscribed and draws students from a wide geographical area and range of backgrounds. Alongside promoting excellent academic outcomes, our school ethos supports students to become confident, well-rounded, independent, creative, responsible, and caring. Our students are capable, hardworking, and a delight to teach. We are a National Teaching School with a record of nationally recognised innovative practice and an Apple Distinguished School in recognition of our leading-edge use of technology for learning. In recent years major building programmes have included the construction of excellent sports facilities, a distinctive Sixth Form Centre, and new classrooms, workshops, laboratories, ICT suites, and communal areas. The school was last inspected in 2021 by Ofsted and was graded outstanding in all categories.
Information packs and application forms are available on request from the school or can be downloaded from the school website at.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications should be returned by midday on Thursday 20 February 2025 to Mrs. De Cheyne, Head’s PA at vacancies@lgs.slough.sch.uk. Interviews will be held shortly afterward. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates before the closing date.