Teacher of Product Design - Engineering Department

Teacher of Product DesignEngineering DepartmentIndependent School, Richmond

Full-time, long-term

ASAP start ideally

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Product Design to join the Engineering Department at a leading independent school in Richmond.

The Engineering Department is unique within the school, delivering a continuous curriculum from Year 5 through to Year 12 across both the Prep and Senior Schools. The department offers three specialist subject areas: Product Design, Systems & Control, and Electronics. It also boasts a thriving co-curricular programme, including Robotics, Motorsports, and Space. The school's Motorsports team, Firefly, are the current International Engineering Champions in the Greenpower Competition.

A strong culture of safety underpins all practical work, and staff are supported in achieving a range of DATA training accreditations.

The successful candidate will teach Product Design to students aged 9-16 (up to GCSE level), with a focus on stretching and challenging the most able learners. The role also includes contributing to the department's enrichment and co-curricular activities.

This position would suit:

• Experienced teachers

• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

• Candidates transitioning from research or industry

• Strong subject knowledge in Product Design

• A genuine passion for engineering and education

• Excellent classroom practice, or clear potential to develop this

• A commitment to continuous professional development

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to work collaboratively and build positive professional relationships

• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion

• Reliability, organisation, and attention to detail

• The ability to motivate and inspire students

• A clear commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

• DATA certification in Secondary Core Health & Safety (or willingness to obtain this)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, innovative department with a strong reputation for excellence in both academic and co-curricular engineering education.

For further information about the role and the department, please get in touch via email at or ideally call at option 2.