Head of Design & Technology Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Brentwood is seeking a passionate and innovative Head of Design Technology. This role involves leading the Design and Technology Department, focusing on student well-being and outcomes. Attractive benefits include a relocation package, pension enrolment, and career progression within an experienced network.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment into National Teacher Pension Scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Career progression opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Head of Design Technology position.
• Lead a collaborative team of teachers.
• Experience in a school environment emphasizing student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Be creative and innovative in teaching.
• Lead and motivate a team of teachers.
• Improve student outcomes.

Skills

Creativity

Innovation

Commitment to improving outcomes

Excellent subject knowledge

Passion for Design Technology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Design & Technology Teacher, Brentwood

Job Details

• Location: Brentwood
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 2
• Posted: 09.07.2025
• Expiry Date: 23.08.2025

Job Description

Position: Head of Design Technology

Salary: Teachers Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale (£33,074 - £50,470) + TLR 2B Allowance (£5,832 per annum)

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher to lead the Design and Technology Department. The school emphasizes well-being and creating a sense of belonging, with a focus on student voice and mental health awareness.

Responsibilities

• Be creative, innovative, efficient, and committed to improving outcomes
• Have excellent subject knowledge and passion for Design Technology
• Lead a highly motivated and collaborative team of teachers
• Adopt a progressive and stimulating approach to teaching and learning
• Hold QTS status

School Environment

The school values more than exam results, recognizing the importance of each student's overall development. Strengths include:

• Motivated and polite pupils with a strong voice in the school
• Extensive in-house support and coaching for staff
• A knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governance

What the School Offers

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
• Relocation package up to £8,000 (if applicable)
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Support from an experienced network of schools
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive behaviour management policies
• Work-life balance initiatives