Teacher of Design Technology (Product Design) and Construction

Required September 2026 or January 2027

MPS/UPR

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Design Technology (Product Design) specialist looking for new and exciting challenges?  If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move.  We are seeking an outstanding, ambitious, talented and passionate Design Technology teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Technology department where you will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for all aspects of Design Technology among our students.

We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to complete their ECT journey, or someone early on in their career.  It is essential for candidates to be able to teach Design Technology at KS3/4 and Construction at KS4. 

Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving, expanding, secondary school in Southend-on-Sea.  The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students in a happy and supportive environment.  You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential.  The School’s focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning school.  The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.

We would like from you:

• To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.
• To have high expectations of yourself and students.
• To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and want to achieve the best that they can.
• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

Please note the school can only consider completed Application Forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 15 May, 2026 (late applications may not be considered), interview date to be confirmed.

The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

No agencies please.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.

Please visit www.southchurchschool.com for details on how to apply via the Vacancies tab and MyNewTerm.  Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.  You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications.  All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references.  If you have lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.