Head Of Design & Technology – Secondary Academy In Harrogate (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an innovative Head of Design & Technology for a secondary academy in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. You will lead the DT faculty, ensuring safe workshop operations and quality GCSE/A-Level outcomes.

You will oversee NEA moderation, manage staff, and coordinate CAD/CAM and manufacturing processes, guiding students through design pipelines from concept to production.

Qualifications

• QTS or UK design/engineering degree required.
• Valid DATA/CLEAPSS safety certifications and software literacy in SolidWorks.
• Proven success in GCSE/A-Level DT outcomes and subject leadership.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and curriculum management for all Design & Technology pathways.
• Teach practical and theoretical DT lessons across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Enforce strict workshop health and safety standards (DATA/CLEAPSS) across all practical spaces.
• Oversee Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework portfolios and lead internal moderation.
• Line-manage department teachers and workshop technical staff.
• Manage heavy machinery, 3D printers, laser cutters, and raw material stock inventories.

Skills

Leadership & strategy

Curriculum management

Workshop safety

Staff management

NEA moderation

3D modelling

Laser cutting

CAD/CAM software

DT teaching

GCSE/A-Level outcomes

Education

QTS or UK degree in Design/Engineering/Product Design

Tools

SolidWorks

2D Design

Job description

An ambitious secondary academy in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking an innovative Head of Design & Technology to lead its technical faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Design & Technology plays a prominent role in this school's academic and technical identity. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for workshop safety, technical staff management, equipment maintenance, and GCSE/A-Level Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) moderation across Product Design, Resistant Materials, and CAD/CAM software.

Working closely with workshop technicians and department teachers, you will guide pupils through the entire design process, 3D modeling, laser cutting, and workshop manufacturing. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and curriculum management for all Design & Technology pathways
• Teach practical and theoretical DT lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5
• Enforce strict workshop health and safety standards (DATA/CLEAPSS) across all practical spaces
• Oversee Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework portfolios and lead internal moderation
• Line-manage department teachers and workshop technical staff
• Manage heavy machinery, 3D printers, laser cutters, and raw material stock inventories

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
• Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
• Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Design & Technology

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in Design, Engineering, or Product Design
• Valid machine safety certifications (DATA/CLEAPSS) and software literacy (SolidWorks, 2D Design)
• Demonstrated success in driving strong GCSE and A-Level DT outcomes alongside subject leadership experience
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)