Teacher of DT and Construction

Teacher of DT and Construction Full-time, permanent Salary: MPR/UPR (Fringe) £34,298 - £52,490 plus responsibility allowance £1,500 Start date: September 2026 (ECT’s are welcome to apply) Do you want to be part of a successful and supportive team?   We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology and Construction to join our friendly, supportive, and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to inspiring students and helping them develop practical skills, creativity, and confidence. The successful candidate will build strong, positive relationships with students and foster a classroom environment where all learners feel motivated to succeed. You will be joining a collaborative department that values innovation, teamwork, and high-quality teaching. Esher High School is a high performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.   In our latest staff survey, 94% of our team said they are happy working here, and 96% feel well supported—a testament to the strong culture of care and collaboration we foster. We are also deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with 100% of staff recognising our proactive approach in this area. If you’re looking for a school where you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow, we’d love to hear from you.      Why work for us?     We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. We create a bespoke induction plan for all new staff, shaped with their input based on their experience, strengths and aims. All teachers get an additional hour every fortnight of protected PPA, totalling 6 hours for a full-time teacher. We have a culture of 1% improvements, which means no hour-long lesson observations and no time wasted producing unnecessary paperwork. All staff love our 2 week October half term, have access to free gym use (with shower facilities), ample onsite parking, an up to date 2 in 1 laptop (tablet with pen and laptop all in one), a full Microsoft Office package and a vibrant and social staff body.      For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. We welcome an informal tour of the school or phone conversation with the Headteacher or Head of Department. Please contact head@esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk to arrange. Closing Date: Monday 27 April 2026 @ 8.00 am Interview date: Interviews will be held the following 2 weeks of closing date Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitab