Engineering Teacher
Job description
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Engineering Teacher - Hastings
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a Good secondary school within Hastings, they are currently looking for an experienced Geography teacher to start in September 2026.
About the role
This is a full-time, long-term role teaching Geography to Key Stage 3 and 4 students for the academic year. The school also places great emphasis on staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
About you
- Have proven experience in raising pupil progression and dealing with students of all learning abilities
- Have a strong teaching background
- Committed to raising student engagement within the classroom
About us
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
How to apply
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV, as the advert states all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
📊 Quantify pupil progression outcomes, e.g. 'Improved KS4 attainment grades by 15% across 3 mixed-ability classes over one academic year', as the advert specifically asks for proven experience raising pupil progression.
🎯 Note that the advert title says 'Engineering Teacher' but the description repeatedly references Geography — tailor your CV to reflect whichever subject you teach and clarify your specialism clearly in your personal statement.
🤝 Reference your experience working with students of all learning abilities and any SEND or differentiation strategies you have used, as the advert explicitly mentions dealing with students of all learning abilities.
📋 Ensure your enhanced DBS certificate is current and clearly listed in your CV or covering letter, as the advert states all candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check before starting work.
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered KS3 and KS4 lessons to 5 mixed-ability classes of up to 30 students, raising the proportion achieving expected progress by 18% over one academic year.
- •Designed and implemented a differentiated KS4 scheme of work covering 12 units, contributing to a 9% improvement in GCSE grade outcomes for the cohort.
- •Completed 6 CPD sessions per academic year focused on assessment for learning and SEND strategies, directly informing classroom practice for 3 students with EHCPs.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Engaging mixed-ability secondary students and driving measurable pupil progression are the aspects of teaching I find most rewarding — which is precisely why the Engineering Teacher position at the Hastings school advertised through Engage Education appeals to me. With proven experience delivering KS3 and KS4 lessons and a strong track record of raising student attainment across ability ranges, I am well placed to contribute from September 2026.
My background in secondary school teaching has equipped me with robust classroom management skills and a data-informed approach to lesson planning. Across my career I have consistently used formative and summative assessment to identify gaps and adapt my teaching, resulting in measurable improvements in end-of-year outcomes for students who entered my classes working below expected levels.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and sequence lessons for mixed-ability KS3 and KS4 classes?
- ›What assessment strategies do you use to track and evidence pupil progression at Key Stage 4?
- ›How do you differentiate your teaching to support students with varying learning needs within the same classroom?
- ›Describe your approach to curriculum planning for a full academic year at secondary level.
- ›How do you use data and prior attainment information to inform your lesson planning and target-setting?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully raised attainment for a student who was significantly behind their peers.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching style mid-lesson to maintain student engagement.
- ›Give an example of how you have contributed to staff wellbeing or a positive school culture.
- ›Tell me about a challenging classroom management situation and how you resolved it.
- ›Describe a time you received feedback on your teaching practice and how you acted on it.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you successfully raised attainment for a student who was significantly behind their peers.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching style mid-lesson to maintain student engagement.