Trainee Teacher of Design & Technology (Product Design Specialist)

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.

Apply today to become a qualified teacher through a fully-supported, salaried route – no tuition fees, no unpaid placements, just real classroom experience from day one.