Head Of Design And Technology

Aston Education Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is looking for a Head of Design and Technology to join a well-regarded secondary school in Lewisham. The successful candidate will inspire students and lead a dynamic team, ensuring high educational standards. Candidates must hold QTS and have experience at KS3 and KS4 along with a strong educational background in Design and Technology. This is a full-time permanent role offering competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Attractive benefits package

Teacher’s pension

Free parking

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• QTS is required for this teaching role.
• Experience in teaching design and technology at KS3 and KS4 is necessary.
• The ideal candidate must be an outstanding practitioner with a good track record.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students and lead the Design and Technology team.
• Raise educational standards and student achievement.
• Utilize data to improve teaching outcomes.

Skills

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Experience teaching at KS3 and KS4

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Understanding of data analysis

Education

Good honours degree in a Design and Technology subject

Job description

Head of Design and Technology

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS inner London + TLR

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: January 2026

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy looking for a Head of Design and Technology (DT). The school is based in Lewisham, Southeast London, and they are part of a respected medium-size Multi-Academy Trust.

We are looking for an innovative and creative individual who can inspire students and lead an active Design and Technology team.

The School and the MAT offer:

• An extensive support network
• A wide range of professional development opportunities
• Attractive benefits package
• Free parking
• Teacher’s pension
• Excellent facilities

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Good honours degree in a Design and Technology subject
• Experience teaching your subject at KS3 and KS4 and a good knowledge of A levels
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of DT job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.