Head of Design & Technoloy DT
25 days ago
Colchester
Head of Design & Technology - ColchesterFull-Time | Permanent | Leadership Opportunity Are you a Senior DT Teacher that is looking to step into a Leadership role? Have you got your QTS and ready to step into a new school? A striving and revolutionary secondary school in Colchester is seeking to appoint an outstanding and driven Head of Design & Technology to lead and develop a successful DT department to start in April Term. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DT teacher with strong subject knowledge and leadership skills to shape a creative, innovative, and high-performing department. The Role: • Lead and manage the Design & Technology department across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable), • Develop and implement a broad, engaging, and industry-relevant DT curriculum, • Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement, • Line manage and support DT staff, promoting professional growth, • Oversee health & safety compliance within workshops and practical spaces, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • A degree in Design & Technology or a related specialism (e.g. Product Design, Engineering, Resistant Materials, Food Technology, Graphics), • Proven experience teaching DT at secondary level, • Leadership experience or readiness to step into a middle leadership role, • Strong organisational skills and a commitment to high standards, • Excellent knowledge of workshop safety and practical classroom management, • A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team, • Well-equipped DT facilities, • Opportunities for career progression and CPD, • A collaborative and positive school culture Join a thriving school community in Colchester and make a real impact. What's next? Click "Apply Now" or contact Ellie from Academics, Chelmsford!