Teacher of Design Technology (Maternity Cover) at Valentines High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/VHS/87324

Location

Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Main Payscale / Upper Payscale

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 6th Jul, 2026

Start Date

January 2027

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Valentines High School is a highly successful mixed comprehensive school, holding Leading-Edge status. In March 2026, Ofsted recognised our school as excellent, with the majority of aspects being identified as exceptional. Public examination results are excellent. Valentines is renowned for its high standards of pupil behaviour and its orderly learning environment. The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, with excellent transport links to both central and outer London.

This post provides an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and outstanding candidate to support the development of our vibrant Design Technology department within a very successful, harmonious and thriving secondary school.

We are seeking a qualified teacher with a strong background in Design Technology. The successful candidate will have experience in teaching DT across Key Stages 3,4 and 5 and will have a passion for innovation and creativity in teaching and learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers Teacher, or an experienced teacher wishing to pursue their career in an outstanding school.

TLR opportunities may be available for candidates with the relevant skills, experience and capacity to undertake additional responsibilities.

The school provides a supportive environment along with excellent professional development opportunities.

Closing date: 6th July 2026, 9:00am