Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We run a prestigious and well-established Summer School for children aged 8-16 from approximately 40 nationalities. Each year we create a vibrant international community where our staff play a critical role in creating a happy and formative summer experience for our students.

We are looking for experienced and creative teachers in Design & Technology to support an experienced team in delivering a varied course covering all resistant materials, including working with wood, metal, and plastics, shaping, joining, and finishing techniques

You will work with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging lessons which enable students to have an enriching and enjoyable summer study option. You will have relevant teaching experience and be able to inspire by using a student-centred learning approach and up to date resources. You will complete reports on the students and be involved in some excursions and activities.

2026 dates: Tuesday 30 June to – Sun 26th July

Residential with full board. Competitive Salary based on experience.

About the School

Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.