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You must be skilled in DT tools and machinery, organized, safety-focused, proactive, and enjoy supporting a creative, practical learning environment.

You will maintain DT equipment, prepare materials for lessons, support teachers and students, manage workshop tools and safety, ensure compliance with health regulations, and assist in extracurricular activities.

Design

Education & Teaching

London

<div><ul><li>Islington</li>
<li>Start Date: 22nd April</li>
<li>Full time</li>
<li>Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate</li></ul>
Design Technology Technician &ndash; Secondary School Islington 
Full-time Term Time Only
A forward-thinking secondary school is seeking a Design Technology Technician to provide essential technical support within its Design Technology department.
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>
Maintain and service DT equipment and machinery (e.g. laser cutter, 3D printer, lathe, saws).
</li>
<li>Prepare materials and set up equipment for lessons and practical projects.
</li>
<li>Support teachers and students during practical sessions.
</li>
<li>Organise and manage workshop tools, stock, and safety systems.
</li>
<li>Ensure all health &amp; safety and COSHH regulations are followed.
</li>
<li>Contribute to extracurricular DT activities, clubs, and displays.
</li></ul>
Ideal Candidate:<ul>
<li>
Skilled in the use and maintenance of DT tools and machinery.
</li>
<li>Organised, safety-focused, and proactive.
</li>
<li>Enjoys supporting a creative and practical learning environment.
</li></ul>
The School
This role is a full-time teaching position in the school&rsquo;s Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.
Philosophy Education
Philosophy Education is a specialist education recruitment company for teachers and support staff in London. Our highly experienced team are able to support teachers to find the work that they are looking for and are able to offer flexible and part-time work as well as full-time roles. We offer short-term cover work as well as long-term and permanent teaching roles in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Alongside class teachers, we also recruit experienced teachers for non-classroom based intervention and specialist subject teaching positions and senior leadership roles. We have both full-time and part-time positions available. We pay to scale for all long-term positions.
All staff are required to complete our full registration process in line with &lsquo;DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education&rsquo; guidance. 
Apply now to take on this exciting and hands-on role!
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.</div>

Islington
Start Date: 22nd April
Full time
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate
Design Technology Technician – Secondary School Islington
Full-time Term Time Only
A forward-thinking secondary school is seeking a Design Technology Technician to provide essential technical support within its Design Technology department.
Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and service DT equipment and machinery (e.g. laser cutter, 3D printer, lathe, saws).

Prepare materials and set up equipment for lessons and practical projects.

Support teachers and students during practical sessions.

Organise and manage workshop tools, stock, and safety systems.

Ensure all health & safety and COSHH regulations are followed.

Contribute to extracurricular DT activities, clubs, and displays.

Ideal Candidate:

Skilled in the use and maintenance of DT tools and machinery.

Organised, safety-focused, and proactive.

Enjoys supporting a creative and practical learning environment.

The School
This role is a full-time teaching position in the school’s Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.
Philosophy Education
Philosophy Education is a specialist education recruitment company for teachers and support staff in London. Our highly experienced team are able to support teachers to find the work that they are looking for and are able to offer flexible and part-time work as well as full-time roles. We offer short-term cover work as well as long-term and permanent teaching roles in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Alongside class teachers, we also recruit experienced teachers for non-classroom based intervention and specialist subject teaching positions and senior leadership roles. We have both full-time and part-time positions available. We pay to scale for all long-term positions.
All staff are required to complete our full registration process in line with ‘DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
Apply now to take on this exciting and hands-on role!
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Design Technology Technician Contract Full Time NEW - Philosophy Education

Design Technology Technician Contract Full Time NEW

You need a degree in Maths, English, or Science, strong communication skills, a passion for education, and the ability to collaborate in a secondary school setting.

You will provide tailored academic support, assist diverse learners, collaborate with teachers, and offer mentorship to motivate students facing academic challenges.

<div>Which is why we are offering a Academic Mentor Opportunity Are you a graduate with a degree in Maths, English, or Science? Do you have a passion for education and supporting young minds? We are looking for a dedicated Academic Mentor. We represent an Outstanding Ofsted rated secondary school.
Role Overview: As a Academic Mentor, you will:<ul>
<li>
Provide tailored academic support to students across various year groups.</li>
<li>Identify and assist students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential.</li>
<li>Collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver engaging and effective support in core subjects.</li>
<li>Offer mentorship, motivation, and encouragement to students facing academic challenges.</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul>
<li>
A degree in Maths, English, or Science (graduates welcome!).</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.</li>
<li>A genuine passion for education and making a difference in students&rsquo; lives.</li>
<li>The ability to work collaboratively within a secondary school environment.</li></ul>
Why sign up with Philosophy Education?<ul>
<li>
&pound;95-115 per day</li>
<li>Free CPD training</li>
<li>Free Safeguarding training</li>
<li>An opportunity to inspire the next generation.</li>
<li>A role with a high Career ladder</li>
<li>A supportive and professional agency team to guide your career.</li></ul>
If you&rsquo;re ready to make an impact and nurture young talent, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you! 
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. 
Tagged as: PGCE, QTS</div>

Which is why we are offering a Academic Mentor Opportunity Are you a graduate with a degree in Maths, English, or Science? Do you have a passion for education and supporting young minds? We are looking for a dedicated Academic Mentor. We represent an Outstanding Ofsted rated secondary school.
Role Overview: As a Academic Mentor, you will:

Provide tailored academic support to students across various year groups.
Identify and assist students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver engaging and effective support in core subjects.
Offer mentorship, motivation, and encouragement to students facing academic challenges.
Requirements:

A degree in Maths, English, or Science (graduates welcome!).
Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
A genuine passion for education and making a difference in students’ lives.
The ability to work collaboratively within a secondary school environment.
Why sign up with Philosophy Education?

£95-115 per day
Free CPD training
Free Safeguarding training
An opportunity to inspire the next generation.
A role with a high Career ladder
A supportive and professional agency team to guide your career.
If you’re ready to make an impact and nurture young talent, we’d love to hear from you!
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Tagged as: PGCE, QTS

Graduate Academic Mentor Full Time Placement NEW - Philosophy Education

Graduate Academic Mentor Full Time Placement NEW

You must have experience in schools or childcare, a reliable and committed approach, and strong management skills.

You will work with children, lead games and activities, and provide tea, using a creative and engaging approach to ensure a fun after-school experience.

People, HR & Administration

<div><ul><li>Part-time 3pm &ndash; 6.00pm</li>
<li>Haringey Primary School</li>
<li>ASAP Start</li></ul>
A primary school in Muswell Hill, Haringey are looking for a new After-School club Assistant ASAP
The school are looking for someone who has previous experience working with primary school students as a teaching assistant or after-school assistant.
As After-school club Assistant you will working with children attending the club, leading games and activities and providing tea. The school are looking for someone with a creative and engaging approach with young children
The hours will be 3pm &ndash; 6.00pm Monday to Friday
This role is offered on a contract basis from ASAP &ndash; July 2025
The School
This 2-form entry primary free school is situated in Muswell Hill and is a very popular choice for families in the local area. The school has a creative, caring and innovative approach to teaching and learning. The dynamic leadership team encourages high expectations from both staff and pupils and has created a learning environment that develops creativity and curiosity. Staff are supported to pursue professional development opportunities.
To apply for this role you must have:<ul>
<li>
previous experience working in schools / childcare</li>
<li>a reliable and committed approach</li>
<li>management skills</li></ul> 
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.</div>

Part-time 3pm – 6.00pm
Haringey Primary School
ASAP Start
A primary school in Muswell Hill, Haringey are looking for a new After-School club Assistant ASAP
The school are looking for someone who has previous experience working with primary school students as a teaching assistant or after-school assistant.
As After-school club Assistant you will working with children attending the club, leading games and activities and providing tea. The school are looking for someone with a creative and engaging approach with young children
The hours will be 3pm – 6.00pm Monday to Friday
This role is offered on a contract basis from ASAP – July 2025
The School
This 2-form entry primary free school is situated in Muswell Hill and is a very popular choice for families in the local area. The school has a creative, caring and innovative approach to teaching and learning. The dynamic leadership team encourages high expectations from both staff and pupils and has created a learning environment that develops creativity and curiosity. Staff are supported to pursue professional development opportunities.
To apply for this role you must have:

previous experience working in schools / childcare
a reliable and committed approach
management skills
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

After-School Club Assistant Part Time Placement NEW - Philosophy Education

After-School Club Assistant Part Time Placement NEW

You must be a qualified Design and Technology teacher with experience in resistant materials, AQA Product Design, and mixed ability classes at KS3/KS4, committed to student achievement and teamwork.

You will teach Design and Technology, focusing on woodwork for KS3 and Product Design for KS4, managing assessments and coursework, while collaborating with an established team.

<div><ul><li>Full-time</li>
<li>Start Date: April 2025</li>
<li>Permanent scale point: MPS1 to UPS1 (Fringe)</li>
<li>Islington</li></ul>
A large secondary school in Islington are currently looking to appoint a qualified Design and Technology teacher to teach resistant materials and product design leading in woodwork from the summer term on a permanent contract.
The Role
This role is a full-time teaching position in the school&rsquo;s Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.
The School
The school is based in Islington and there is a large and diverse teaching and support staff team who are committed to ensuring all students reach their potential. Led by a successful and committed management team, the school offers a community atmosphere and has an excellent Higher Education record with vast majority of students going to university, including top Russel Group institutions.
The college site is easily accessible by car with free parking and a range of onsite facilities including excellent onsite catering, a health and wellbeing programme for staff.
If you are a DT Teacher looking for a new teaching position, please apply asap with an up-to-date CV. 
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.</div>

Full-time
Start Date: April 2025
Permanent scale point: MPS1 to UPS1 (Fringe)
Islington
A large secondary school in Islington are currently looking to appoint a qualified Design and Technology teacher to teach resistant materials and product design leading in woodwork from the summer term on a permanent contract.
The Role
This role is a full-time teaching position in the school’s Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.
The School
The school is based in Islington and there is a large and diverse teaching and support staff team who are committed to ensuring all students reach their potential. Led by a successful and committed management team, the school offers a community atmosphere and has an excellent Higher Education record with vast majority of students going to university, including top Russel Group institutions.
The college site is easily accessible by car with free parking and a range of onsite facilities including excellent onsite catering, a health and wellbeing programme for staff.
If you are a DT Teacher looking for a new teaching position, please apply asap with an up-to-date CV.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Design & Technology Teacher Full Time Permanent NEW - Philosophy Education

Design & Technology Teacher Full Time Permanent NEW

You must be a qualified Design & Technology teacher with experience in resistant materials and product design, able to teach KS3/KS4, familiar with AQA, and committed to collaboration and career development.

You will teach mixed ability classes in Design and Technology, focusing on woodwork skills in KS3 and Product Design in KS4, managing assessments and coursework for exams.

<div><ul><li>Full-time</li>
<li>Start Date: April 2025</li>
<li>Permanent scale point: MPS1 to UPS1 (Fringe)</li>
<li>Islington</li></ul>
A large secondary school in Bromley are currently looking to appoint a qualified Design and Technology teacher to teach resistant materials and product design leading in woodwork from the summer term on a permanent contract.
The Role
This role is a full-time teaching position in the school&rsquo;s Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.
The School
The school is based in Islington and there is a large and diverse teaching and support staff team who are committed to ensuring all students reach their potential. Led by a successful and committed management team, the school offers a community atmosphere and has an excellent Higher Education record with vast majority of students going to university, including top Russel Group institutions.
The college site is easily accessible by car with free parking and a range of onsite facilities including excellent onsite catering, a health and wellbeing programme for staff.
If you are a DT Teacher looking for a new teaching position, please apply asap with an up-to-date CV. 
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.</div>

Full-time
Start Date: April 2025
Permanent scale point: MPS1 to UPS1 (Fringe)
Islington
A large secondary school in Bromley are currently looking to appoint a qualified Design and Technology teacher to teach resistant materials and product design leading in woodwork from the summer term on a permanent contract.
The Role
This role is a full-time teaching position in the school’s Design and Technology department. You will be teaching mixed ability classes across both KS3 and KS4. Year 7 and year 8 classes follow a broad introduction to all Design and Technology subjects and your focus in these year groups will be to teach basic skills in wood work. From year 9, students go on to study Product Design through the AQA exam board. You will be teaching across both courses again with a focus on wood work and resistant materials.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the teaching and learning, assessments and coursework towards examination. You will be joining an established team in the technology department with good support and career development opportunities.
The School
The school is based in Islington and there is a large and diverse teaching and support staff team who are committed to ensuring all students reach their potential. Led by a successful and committed management team, the school offers a community atmosphere and has an excellent Higher Education record with vast majority of students going to university, including top Russel Group institutions.
The college site is easily accessible by car with free parking and a range of onsite facilities including excellent onsite catering, a health and wellbeing programme for staff.
If you are a DT Teacher looking for a new teaching position, please apply asap with an up-to-date CV.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

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