Teacher of Engineering, Design & Technology


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dartford, DA1 1QE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Engineering, Design & Technology to join our dynamic team.

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a well-established, collaborative and successful team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding technology curriculum. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within our Engineering and Design Centre, a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility that will prepare students for future employment in this sector.

Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.

• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.

• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.

• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.

• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.

• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our motto,"Opening minds to Success,"guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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