Teacher of Product Design

Join Our Team at Mount House School!

Location: Mount House School, Barnet, North London
Salary: Up to £42,570 per Annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

About Mount House School

Welcome to Mount House School, a nurturing co-educational day school where every child is known, cherished, and challenged. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, we create an environment that allows each child to flourish academically and in co-curricular activities.

Set in a stunning Georgian house opposite Hadley Common, our school combines the tranquility of the countryside with easy access to London’s vibrant cultural scene. Since 1940, education has been at the heart of our mission, and since becoming fully co-educational in 2022, we have continued to foster a community that values individuality, creativity, and academic ambition.

At Mount House, we pride ourselves on exceptional pastoral care and a ‘small is beautiful’ ethos. Our vision—Be You. Belong. Become.—is built on the values of authenticity, confidence, community, compassion, aspiration, and growth.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a passionate Teacher of Product Design (with the opportunity for Subject Lead) to join our dedicated team. This role is vital in enriching our curriculum and fostering intellectual agility and resilience among our students.

As a member of our faculty, you will help cultivate a strong sense of community and support various aspects of school life, providing both pupils and staff with opportunities for aspiration, leadership, and joy. Above all, you will embody the ethos of Mount House School by nurturing confidence, building community, and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Safeguarding is central to this role. You will be expected to adhere to all school policies, maintain confidentiality, complete required training, and prioritize the wellbeing of every pupil.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that support pupil progress and achievement.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupils’ attainment, progress, and development.
• Prepare pupils for examinations and contribute to assessment processes.
• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting pupils’ academic, personal, and social development.
• Build positive relationships with parents and communicate regularly regarding pupil progress.
• Contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme, including leading an extracurricular club.
• Support and participate in school trips, events, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, safeguarding, health, and safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues, attend meetings, and contribute to school improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in the appraisal process.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with teaching and pastoral responsibilities.
• Promote and uphold the values, ethos, and community life of the school.

Who We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding classroom practice and raise student achievement.
• Excellent understanding of assessment, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Effective behaviour management skills.
• Ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Proficient in the use of technology to support teaching, learning, and administration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to education.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Early applications are encouraged as the school may close the advert early.

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, and satisfactory references.