Head of Design Technology

Interaction Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is assisting a secondary school in Northern Essex in appointing a Head of Design & Technology. This permanent position, starting in April 2026, requires an experienced DT teacher to lead across multiple disciplines including Food, Graphics, Resistant Materials, and Textiles. Responsibilities include driving high standards and overseeing curriculum planning. A TLR is available for leadership responsibilities, along with a supportive team environment and good facilities.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Good facilities across DT disciplines

Qualifications

• Experience leading across Food, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles.
• Strong teaching experience in Design Technology.
• Ability to oversee curriculum planning and support a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design & Technology department.
• Drive high standards across the department.
• Support curriculum planning.

Skills

Confidence leading a department

Strong classroom practice

Strong curriculum knowledge

Education

QTS

Job description

Head of Design & Technology

Subject: Design Technology - Food Technology, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: April 2026

Location: Northern Essex

Salary: MPS UPS + TLR

Tag: INDED

Interaction Education are working with a secondary school in Northern Essex to appoint a Head of Design & Technology on a permanent basis from April 2026.

The school is looking for an experienced DT teacher who can lead across Food, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles. You ll oversee curriculum planning, support a small team, and drive high standards across the department. A TLR is available for the leadership element of the role.

Requirements

• QTS and strong DT teaching experience
• Confidence leading a department or stepping into leadership
• Strong classroom practice and curriculum knowledge

What the school offers

• Supportive leadership team
• Good facilities across DT disciplines
• MPS UPS salary with TLR

Apply today if you are interested in this position.