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Trainee Teacher of Design & Technology (Product Design Specialist)

Grad2Teach
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-resourced secondary school in Hertfordshire is offering a salaried teacher training placement for a Trainee Teacher of Design & Technology, specializing in Product Design.
  • The position provides an opportunity to gain classroom experience while working towards a PGCE and QTS through the Grad2Teach programme.
  • Candidates should be graduates with a Product Design background or a related subject, and strong communication skills are essential.
  • The role includes a July start, supportive mentoring, and a salary while training, though the specific salary amount is not mentioned.
  • Access to a car is preferred due to limited public transport options, making it ideal for those eager to teach across D&T specialisms at KS3.
About the Role

Do you have a passion for creativity, innovation, and inspiring the next generation of designers? A successful, well-resourced secondary school in Hertfordshire is offering a salaried teacher training placement for a Trainee Teacher of Design & Technology, with a specialism in Product Design.

This is your opportunity to gain classroom experience while working towards your PGCE and QTS through the Grad2Teach programme, a two-phase, salaried Initial Teacher Training route. You’ll join a vibrant Art & Design faculty that includes Product Design, Graphics, Food, Textiles, and Art - with growing popularity across Key Stages 3 to 5.

What’s on offer:
  • Salaried training while you work toward full QTS

  • A supportive and experienced department, ideal for early career educators

  • Bespoke CPD and structured mentoring

  • A July start available to help you settle in early

  • Free on-site parking and staff wellbeing benefits

  • Stunning grounds and a friendly, professional environment

What we’re looking for:
  • A graduate with a Product Design background (or related subject)

  • Someone eager to teach across the D&T specialisms at KS3

  • Strong communication skills and a commitment to teaching as a career

  • Access to a car is ideal due to limited public transport

Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to retrain into teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a lasting impact.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.