Job description
Job Title: DT Teacher Lead Practitioner
Location: Tower Hamlets
Payrate: £185 - £265 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Long Term until July 2026
GSL Education’s London Branch is currently hiring for an innovative and highly skilled DT Teacher Lead Practitioner to join a dynamic secondary school in Tower Hamlets. If you are an experienced Design and Technology educator who enjoys leading teaching practice and supporting others to achieve excellence, this could be the ideal role for you.
About the Role:
As a DT Teacher Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in promoting outstanding teaching and learning within the Design and Technology department. You will lead by example, delivering high-quality lessons while supporting the professional development of colleagues. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about improving teaching standards and helping students reach their full potential in practical and creative design work.
Responsibilities for DT Teacher Lead Practitioner:
- Deliver excellent Design and Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Support and model outstanding teaching practice within the department.
- Lead curriculum development to ensure engaging and effective DT teaching.
- Monitor student achievement and help implement strategies to improve outcomes.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to other teaching staff where appropriate.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and productive practical learning environment.
Requirements for DT Teacher Lead Practitioner:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Significant experience teaching Design and Technology in a secondary school setting.
- Evidence of strong classroom practice and leadership in teaching.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of student progress and achievement.
- Leadership or advanced practitioner qualifications are highly desirable.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a leadership-focused teaching role.
- Supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
- Chance to influence and develop high-quality Design and Technology education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the “DT Teacher Lead Practitioner” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.