Teacher of Design Technology

A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11-18

TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
(Part-time or full-time maternity cover – minimum of 0.6FTE)

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 21st 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 Tuesday 17 March 2026

Interviews will take place w/c 23 March 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 • No agencies, please • www.rbcs.org.uk

The Headmaster & School are in membership of HMC, SHMIS and AGBIS. Registered Charity No 1087839. Registered in England & Wales as a company limited by guarantee No 4243510 Registered Office as above.