Job Description

Merchant Taylors' School

Hertfordshire

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

05 January 2026

Apply by:

2 October 2025

Job overview

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We are looking for either a recent graduate or an experienced teacher seeking a move to a renowned department in a centre of excellence. Experience of traditional workshop skills and CAD/CAM are an advantage, as is knowledge of other areas within the subject, such as electronics and robotics, however, those without such experience are still encouraged to apply as enthusiasm and ability are as important for this post as experience.

The department enjoys state-of-the-art facilities in a purpose-built Design Centre and a generous budget that facilitates ambitious and engaging projects that are at the forefront of Design, Engineering & Technology education nationally.

A supportive SLT and a prominent position in the school demonstrate the high regard the subject is held in across our school community. The successful candidate should have the ability to inspire both staff and pupils, whilst also being approachable, compassionate, and caring. Good communication and the ability to work within and lead a team will be essential.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd October 2025, 9am

First round online interviews to be held on Monday 6th October 2025

Second round interviews in school to be held on Thursday 9th October 2025

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About

Merchant Taylors' School

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Merchant Taylors' School

Sandy Lodge, Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 2HT
United Kingdom

+44 1923 820644

Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, is a leading independent day school offering an outstanding, all-round education for over 960 talented boys aged 11 to 18 years. Competition for places is fierce, and entry is by competitive assessment at 11+ and 16+. Merchant Taylors' Prep School caters for an additional 370 boys from 3 to 11 years of age offering a through-school experience for suitable boys.



Renowned for its high academic achievement, Merchant Taylors' pupils are intellectually able, curious and enthusiastic about learning. These qualities are fostered through an academically ambitious curriculum and forward-thinking teaching methods that seek to stretch, challenge and support boys in their studies. A wide range of co-curricular activities further inspires and develops the boys' skills, passions and interests, ensuring they develop as happy, confident individuals ready to make their mark on the world.



Public examination results are outstanding, the majority of students proceeding either to leading universities as well as medical schools in the UK or abroad. We pride ourselves on our outstanding pastoral care as well as our excellent academic results, and aspiration in all areas goes well beyond the norm, making Taylors' a particularly exciting and rewarding place to teach.



Merchant Taylors' is fortunate to have some of the finest school grounds in the country with 280 acres of parkland, playing fields and lakes. Located in Moor Park in North London, Merchant Taylors' is just a 30-minute underground journey from Central London and is easily accessible from Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Buckinghamshire.

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