Head of Design and Food Technology

Shaftesbury School; England; Vor Ort; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Shaftesbury School is seeking an experienced Head of Design and Food Technology to lead two curriculum areas across KS4/KS5, with a strategic role in shaping teaching and learning.

The post requires a proven classroom teacher with strong communication, safeguarding duties, and a commitment to high standards. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have the right to work in the UK starting January 2027.

Qualifikationen

• Experienced classroom teacher
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership of the Design and Food Technology curriculum
• Oversee development and delivery of both subjects
• Deliver high-quality lessons across KS4 and KS5
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities and support pupils
• Engage with students and build positive relationships

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication skills

Passion for design & technology

Delivering engaging KS4/KS5 lessons

Building relationships quickly

High expectations for student progress

Organisation and motivation of pupils

Jobbeschreibung

Shaftesbury School is seeking an experienced teacher for a permanent, full-time Head of Design and Food Technology post. The role carries strategic leadership across both curriculum areas, overseeing how they are developed and delivered. It also includes teaching across Key Stages 4 and 5 in a school with a growing sixth form. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, with a start in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Provide strategic leadership across the design and food technology curriculum areas
• Oversee the development of both curriculum areas
• Oversee the delivery of both curriculum areas
• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities, which may include first aid and supporting a distressed pupil
• Have day-to-day contact with young people

What’s required

Experience

• Experienced classroom teacher

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for teaching design and technology and inspiring students
• Delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5
• Building relationships quickly
• Belief that every student can succeed, with high expectations
• Organisation and commitment in motivating young people

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check
• Online searches as part of safer recruitment checks
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Contributing to the vision of the department and school
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Willingness to go the extra mile

What’s offered

• Dedicated and supportive team of staff and leadership
• Well-resourced department with a track record of strong results
• Free use of the Techno Gym Suite for staff
• Free staff refreshments every day
• Staff well-being charter and staff counselling
• Centralised behaviour management system supporting workload
• Access to AstroTurf, climbing and bouldering wall, tennis courts and five ICT suites