Head of Design and Technology

Samuel Ryder Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Ryder Academy is seeking a Head of Design and Technology to teach across the age and ability range and to lead the faculty as it grows with new opportunities. The post offers an opportunity to shape standards and drive improvements, drawing on a clear vision for the faculty and strong leadership.

OFSTED notes strength across categories and the school is an Apple Distinguished School with innovative iPad use.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Faculty of Design and Technology and drive improvement across key stages.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across the age and ability range.
• Implement strategic leadership to raise standards and achieve excellent outcomes.

Job description

Samuel Ryder Academy - St Albans

Head of Design and Technology

MPS/UPS + TLR1a allowance

Full Time

Start date: January 2027

Samuel Ryder Academy seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of Design and Technology to teach across the age and ability range. This post offers the opportunity to lead the faculty as it continues to grow with new opportunities.

OFSTED inspected the Academy in April 2026 and judged the school as ‘Strong Standard’ in 6 categories and the ‘Expected Standard’ in the remaining 2 categories.

The successful applicant will have a clear vision for the faculty and the strategic leadership skills to deliver improvements. You will be an outstanding practitioner who has the vision, energy and drive to further improve standards of achievement and ensure teaching is of the highest across all key stages.

The Academy has a clear vision and ethos which has led to outstanding results and is the school of choice for local parents. Our specialisms are English and New Technologies, and as an Apple Distinguished School and Regional Training Centre for Apple, we have innovative use of iPad technology across the school. There are excellent facilities for both staff and students.

The Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date for applications:

Date of Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self‑declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.