Head of Design and Technology. Job in Bromley Education & Training Jobs

Aston Education; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary academy in Lewisham seeks a passionate Head of Design and Technology to lead its Design team and innovate curricula from KS3 to KS5. The role is perfect for an experienced teacher ready to step into leadership and make a significant impact on student learning and progress.

Benefits

Teachers' pension

Excellent facilities

Professional development programme

Extensive support network

Lifestyle and discount savings

Employee Assistance Programme

Headspace app access

Secondment opportunities

Free parking

Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Must have QTS and experience teaching at KS3 and KS4 in Design and Technology.
• Proven track record of progress and results.
• Candidate should be ready for leadership in a DT department.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small Design and Technology team.
• Develop the school's DT curriculum from KS3 to KS4 and ultimately KS5.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Strong leadership

Curriculum development

Results-focused

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Good honours degree in Design and Technology

Job description

Job: Head of Design and Technology

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS £38,836 - £60,154 per annum (inner London) + TLR 2

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: September 2025

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy in Lewisham, inner London, looking for a Head of Design and Technology.

In this role, you will lead a small Design and Technology team and develop the school's DT curriculum from KS3 to KS4 and eventually to KS5. This position could suit an experienced DT teacher ready to take on a Head of Department role.

The School and the MAT offer:

• Teachers' pension
• Excellent facilities
• Excellent professional development programme
• An extensive support network
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Free parking
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Good honours degree in a Design and Technology subject
• Experience teaching DT at KS3 and KS4 (Resistant Materials, 3D Graphics, Product Design or Food Technology)
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results

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 position.

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