Eton College has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Teacher to join the Design department on a two- year fixed term contract starting in September 2026. We are recruiting for Graduate Teachers for the following pool of departments Design, Drama, Economics, History, Modern Languages & Cultures and Science. We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Teacher of Design to join our dynamic and successful department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their teaching career in a well-equipped and forward-looking team. The department is housed in the purpose-built Design Schools , with outstanding facilities including CAD studios, an engineering workshop with hot metals, a multi-media workshop, and rapid prototyping equipment such as CNC machinery and 3D printers. Pupils also benefit from enrichment through the Engineering and Design Society , which welcomes a wide range of visiting speakers.
Design is popular at all levels: all Year 9 pupils study the subject on rotation, around 70 pursue the CIE IGCSE Resistant Materials course , and many progress to CIE A level Design & Technology . Facilities remain open beyond timetabled hours, encouraging independent and creative project work. With excellent resources, a supportive team of four teachers and two technicians , and a strong tradition of innovation, the department is ideally placed to support and inspire graduate teachers at the start of their career.
Eton is committed to the development of excellent teachers. Our Graduate Teacher Programme provides the opportunity for six graduates each year to begin their professional journey in teaching by immersing themselves in a full-boarding environment for two years. The programme offers structured, wide-ranging and personalised training, development and mentorship. It embodies Etons holistic vision of education, providing extensive experience and skills development within the three intersecting spheres of school life: academic, pastoral and co-curricular Across the two years of the programme our Graduate Teachers will build the foundations for a successful and fulfilling career in teaching.
Year 1 will follow an in-house Foundations programme, run by the Teaching and Learning team at our Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning (CIRL). Year 2 will provide graduate teachers with a PGCE and QTS, through our partnership with the National Institute for Teaching and Education (NITE) and the University of Coventry, enabling them to teach in both the state and private sectors.
In addition to the above, in order to enrol on the QTS Apprenticeship Route with PGCE, you will need to demonstrate that you hold the right to work and study in the UK and have been normally resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years. Further details can be found here:
Graduate Teacher Development Programme - Eton College Careers First Stage Teams Interviews:
Thursday 13th and Friday 14th November 2025. Final Stage Assessment Days:
Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend the College in person for the Assessment Days. Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Benefits Offering a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum and accommodation, this is a 2 year fixed-term contract, starting in September 2026. Alongside this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 16% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, free or heavily discounted access to the Colleges sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.
Main Duties ACADEMIC With the close support of your mentor and the Head of the Programme, you will:
Develop as a classroom practitioner, through a calibrated process that allows for a gradual increase in responsibility:…
