We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Design Technology to join us from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Design Technology Department is a thriving and successful one. It is housed in a new state-of-the-art Design Technology Centre, fitted with a metalwork shop, a polymer workshop (including a fleet of 3D printers, a CNC machinery and a laser cutter), a woodwork shop and our 21^st Century library, research and design facility.

Each year the department encourages all students in Years 7 to 9 with extended design-make activities as well as preparing students for a GCSE in Resistant Materials and A Level in Product Design which leads many to go on to study for degrees in Engineering, Product Design and Architecture.

About You

The ideal candidate will have outstanding specialist subject knowledge. Students in Years 10 and 11 sit for the AQA Design and Technology examination. Our A Level students follow the AQA Product Design course.

Applicants should have a passion for their subject and a desire to inspire students and prepare them for exams. You will contribute to the co-curricular offerings of the departments and the wider life of the School, to which your energy, warmth and pastoral instincts will lend themselves.

Our School

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 20 April 2026

Applications must be submitted to the email address above by application form (which can be found on our website) and accompanied by your covering letter. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

Registered charity number 1087839 www.rbcs.org.uk

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