Design Technology Leader & Curriculum Innovator

Broadoak Academy; Uphill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing career support

Professional development entitlement

Collaboration across trust subject-ont

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an inspirational Head of Design Technology to lead a team across Design Technology, Food Technology, Photography and Art. The role is permanent, full-time (32.5 hours per week / 1.0 FTE) with a provisional start date of November/December 2026.

You will have a qualified teacher with degree and QTS, lead curriculum development, use assessment data to raise outcomes, and support colleagues within a high-performing trust environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with degree and QTS
• Experience teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Strong subject knowledge with ability to deliver high-quality lessons
• Ability to lead curriculum development within the subject area
• Confident using assessment and progress data to identify improvements
• Inspiring leader able to motivate colleagues and contribute to a high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across Design Technology, Food Technology, Photography and Art
• Develop and lead curriculum within the subject area
• Use assessment and progress data to identify areas for improvement and implement interventions
• Motivate colleagues, develop practice and contribute to a high-performing team
• Communicate effectively with students, families and the wider community

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment data

Communication

Education

Qualified teacher with degree and QTS

Job description

Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an inspirational Head of Design Technology to lead a team across Design Technology, Food Technology, Photography and Art. The role is permanent, full-time (32.5 hours per week / 1.0 FTE) with a provisional start date of November/December 2026.

You will have a qualified teacher with degree and QTS, lead curriculum development, use assessment data to raise outcomes, and support colleagues within a high-performing trust environment.