Design and Technology Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Design and Technology Teacher (Maternity Cover).

Detail

Since its foundation in 1894, City of London School for Girls has fostered a culture of brave scholarly enquiry and academic excellence in which our highly able students and teachers learn and thrive.

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic teacher to join our successful design and technology department and maintain high standards of teaching and learning. This role is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract as maternity leave cover from April 2026, and either on a full time or part time basis. Please state your preference when applying.

Experience teaching GCSE and A Level design and technology is desirable, as is familiarity with ICT and CAD/CAM. However, ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply, and tailored training will be provided for the right candidate. A strong understanding of health and safety in practical environments is essential.

We are looking for a teacher with a proven track record of success at Key Stages 3 and 4, and ideally Key Stage 5. At KS3, students complete practical design tasks across the curriculum. Experience in workshop skills and CAD software (e.g., TechSoft, Onshape, Shapr3D) is advantageous. At KS4 and KS5, we follow the OCR design and technology specifications, specialising in product design with timbers as our core material area.

The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging lessons that challenge and support students to achieve their full potential

Follow departmental schemes of work and contribute to their development

Collaborate with colleagues on projects and curriculum planning

Provide constructive feedback on student work and homework

The closing date for this role is 12pm on Friday 5 December 2025. Interview dates are to be confirmed.

To apply, please submit an application form via CVMinder, including a detailed covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your vision for the academic development of the City of London School for Girls. We welcome candidates who share our commitment to academic excellence and innovation within a supportive and ambitious learning community.

CLSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment references, criminal conviction & professional checks.

The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Important instructions for applicants

The application form should be used to detail all relevant qualifications and provide a full, dated career history with explanations of any gaps in employment

If you have spent three months or more living or working outside the UK, you should tell us the country/ies and the dates of your stay

Space is provided in the application form to include a supporting statement. You should use this statement to set out clearly why you consider you are suitable and how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification for the post

You should declare any relationships you have to members or other employees of the City of London Corporation

Shortlisted candidates will be required to declare all criminal offences, including those that are spent

Note that any misrepresentation of or failure to declare information that is material to the appointment may invalidate an application, or lead to summary dismissal if the applicant has started in post.