Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher
Secondary School based in Clapham, London
Up to £32,000 per annum | Teacher Training Opportunity | Gain your QTS in a year

Are you a recent or soon-to-be Graphics, Product Design, Textiles or Food graduate with a creative flare and the ambition to become a truly outstanding educator?

Is it important to you that your route into teaching begins at a school renowned for its exceptional training, expert mentorship and top-quality creative facilities?

Have you been searching for a school that will not only challenge you intellectually but also support you with personalised, high-impact training designed to launch a lasting and successful teaching career?

Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher– Train to be one of the best

This outstanding secondary school, located in the highly sought-after area of Clapham, London, is seeking an academically strong and driven graduate with a DT background with a genuine passion for the subject and a clear ambition to inspire the next generation of scientists.

As a mixed secondary school with a thriving sixth form, the school is known for its strong pastoral ethos, consistently high academic standards, and a dynamic, supportive learning environment. It’s a popular and oversubscribed school — and for good reason.

With its rigorous, bespoke Teacher Training programme, the school is rapidly becoming one of the most respected places to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), offering expert guidance, structured support and a proven pathway into an impactful and rewarding teaching career.

Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher– Person & Job Specification:

• Must be a graduate graded 2:1 or higher in your degree – Degrees considered include Graphic Design, 3D design, Electronic Engineering, Product Design, Food Technology or Textiles

• Strong A-Level in desired subject area & any degree will also be considered
• A drive and desire to become an excellent Desing Technology Teacher
• Enjoy a highly- competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum to train to teach
• Join an outstanding school with an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Teacher Training Course
• Become a Design Technology Teacher with QTS by July 2025
• Enjoy this placement-based approach to training with less-stress on academic writings to support your progress
• Exceptional school with a very modern facilities
• Exceptional public transport accessibility AND a staff carpark for drivers
• Interviewing immediately for a September 2025 start

Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher– The role

Starting in September 2025, your journey as a Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher will begin with reduced teaching hours, intensive training and a robust support system.

Using your established subject-excellence and drive to learn, you will begin preparing your own engaging resources and lesson plans with the guidance of a teaching-veteran who will act as your all-knowing mentor.

As your confidence builds, you will begin delivering lessons. Your development in this and all areas of training will be supported by a home-learning day, where you will partake in online learning sessions off-timetable every Wednesday.

As your year progresses as a Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher, you will build your teaching hours and confidence massively, working towards gaining your QTS by July 2025.

Does this Graduate Design Technology Trainee Teacher seem like the best route into teaching for you? Apply NOW to show your interest by uploading your CV for review.

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