Trainee Teacher of Design and Technology

This opportunity is based at a creative and forward-thinking secondary school for students aged 11-18, located in the heart of London. The school serves a diverse and ambitious student population and is committed to academic excellence, inclusive education, and preparing students for success in the modern world.

The Design and Technology (D&T) department is a thriving part of the school’s curriculum, with excellent facilities and a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. Students are encouraged to develop problem-solving skills, technical understanding, and creative confidence through engaging projects across areas such as product design, resistant materials, textiles, and food technology. With a strong commitment to innovation and student development, this school offers an exciting setting to begin your teaching career.

This Graduate Trainee Design and Technology Teacher role is part of the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme—a financially supported, classroom-based route into teaching.

• Begin by teaching D&T lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Progress through Grad2Teach’s structured two-phase training model

• Work toward a PGCE with QTS, awarded by Coventry University

• Receive a salary throughout your training—no tuition fees required

• Benefit from expert mentoring, tailored coaching, and access to a curriculum aligned with the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework

• Support lesson planning, delivery, and classroom organisation

• Assist in practical sessions, workshops, and project-based learning

• Develop strategies for behaviour management and inclusive teaching

• Independently teach up to 18 hours per week

• Deliver engaging, hands-on D&T lessons

• Complete PGCE assignments and formal assessments

This is a fantastic route for aspiring D&T teachers who want to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and makers—while gaining valuable classroom experience in a structured and supportive environment.

To be eligible for this role, applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree—ideally in Design and Technology, Engineering, Product Design, or a related field

• Be passionate about creative and technical education

• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous professional development

• Hold (or be working towards) GCSEs in English and Maths (flexibility may be available in Phase 1)

Whether you’re a recent graduate or considering a career change, this is a unique opportunity to train as a D&T teacher in a London school—earning a salary while building practical teaching experience.