Teacher of Design and Technology
Sydenham High School GDST
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 28 March 2025
Job overview
Sydenham High School is looking for a well-qualified teacher to join our highly successful Design and Technology department in our high achieving School.
As a Teacher of Design and Technology, you will plan, prepare and deliver engaging DT lessons to our independent and inquisitive learners, ensuring that they fulfil their potential in the subject and are sufficiently equipped for life beyond school.
You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher with excellent computer design skills, who possesses previous experience of teaching across KS3 to KS5. Excellent professional and subject knowledge is essential, along with strong practical skills and workshop experience. You will also be capable of teaching CAD/CAM.
If you are an inspirational teacher and team player, with the passion, creativity and drive to maintain the very highest of standards in the department, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Design and Technology at Sydenham High School
The Design and Technology department is vibrant and forward-thinking, with passionate, dedicated staff and students. This is an exciting time to join the DT department, as we look forward to the new build from Summer 2026, when we will be upgrading and rehousing the department in a modern and exciting environment, ensuring we remain abreast of new technologies and innovations.
Why Sydenham High School
Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18. The school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK. The GDST is at the forefront of education for girls and has a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free school lunches
- Financial guidance and support
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
For more details, please contact hr@syd.gdst.net or the School Office on 0208 557 7000.
To apply, please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Friday 28 March 2025.
We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged. References for candidates invited to interview will be taken before the interview.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included
GDST are committed to the safeguarding of and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Sydenham High School GDST
Sydenham High School is a mainstream, independent, all-through girls' school with sixth form, situated in Lewisham, south-east London. The school caters for over 750 students aged 4-18.
Sydenham High School was founded in 1887 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the leading group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The Senior and Prep Schools have their own grounds located minutes apart and an 8 acre sportsground, used by all pupils, is a 20-minute drive from the school.
Head
Antonia Geldeard
Mission, vision and values
Our purpose
We aim to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers. We open eyes and hearts by educating the whole person: to balance mind, body and soul. Our diversity of academic and enrichment opportunities enables every girl to forge her own path, strive to be her best and excel. We seek to empower every girl to discover and nurture her unique talents whether in the classroom, the laboratory, the library, the studio, the field, the water, the community or beyond.
We believe that educating the whole person leads to happy, confident and courageous children who flourish and make a positive difference to their community.
Our values
Courage and character: With our school motto at the fore, (‘Nyle ye drede’, ‘Fear nothing’), we aim to foster in every girl the strength of character and courage to discover and pursue her own path.
Curiosity for learning: We seek to empower every girl to learn without limits, cultivating an intellectual and creative mindset through an inspiring and joyful approach to education.
Culture of kindness: We focus on developing a happy and respectful community with strong relationships, prioritising every child’s wellbeing and celebrating diversity.
Generosity of spirit: We aspire to be outward looking, giving back, taking on leadership and having a positive impact.
The school motto, Nyle ye Drede, (‘Fear Nothing’), lies at the heart of all Sydenham High does. A Sydenham High education is centred upon the pupil, where academic excellence and pastoral excellence go hand in hand. The school actively encourages pupils to step outside their comfort zones, developing both independence of mind and the courage to take risks. This mentality is fostered throughout the school, allowing every pupil to develop academic enthusiasm, an enquiring mind and the ability and awareness to stand up for what is right.
Sydenham High School emphasises the importance of a broad curriculum complemented by a bespoke co-curricular offering. The school delivers an education that goes beyond the classroom, through a range of additional academic programmes, lunchtime societies, local and international trips and in-school events. These allow pupils to make connections between topics and apply their learning to real life. .
ISI report
“Pupils make rapid progress and achieve excellent results. Pupils develop high levels of self-confidence and the inner strength needed to succeed, as a result of an understanding not to fear failure. Their sense of responsibility to themselves, their school and the wider community is highly developed.”
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