Teacher of Product Design

Lead the Past. Influence the Future

Job Title: Teacher of Product Design
Location: Mount House School, Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ
Salary: Up to £42,570 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Contract: Permanent | Term Time

About Mount House School

Welcome to Mount House School, a nurturing co-educational day school nestled in the heart of Barnet, North London. With a maximum of sixty students per year group, we ensure that every child is known, cherished, and challenged, allowing them to thrive both 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 core 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, where strong relationships and personalized support empower every student to reach their full potential. Our vision—Be You. Belong. Become.—is grounded in 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 pivotal in enriching our curriculum and fostering intellectual agility and resilience among our students.

As a member of our faculty, you will help cultivate a vibrant school community, supporting various aspects of school life and providing opportunities for aspiration, leadership, and joy. Above all, you will embody the ethos of Mount House School: nurturing confidence, building community, and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

Safeguarding is at the heart of 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 promote 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.