Head of Technology

Yavneh College; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavneh College in Borehamwood invites applications for a Head of Technology to lead our popular Technology department, overseeing both Design and Food Technology. January 2027 start date. The role emphasizes department leadership and curriculum development within a busy 11–18 co-educational academy.

Applicants should have experience in senior management; DBS enhanced check is mandatory for all posts. The college values inclusivity and safeguarding as part of its ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience as a head of department would be an advantage.
• All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technology department, overseeing both Design and Food Technology.

Job description

Yavneh College is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive and was granted Academy status in July 2011. We are a co-ed comprehensive academy with state-of-the-art facilities for over 1,000 pupils on a £30m campus. Our aim is to produce young people who are confident about their identity as members of the Jewish community and of wider British society, and well-equipped with the academic qualifications and wider key skills necessary for successful participation in today’s employment market. There is no requirement for staff to be Jewish; we welcome applications from all sections of the community and appoint the best. The majority of our staff are not Jewish.

We require a Head of Technology from January 2027 to lead our popular and highly successful department Experience as a head of department would be an advantage but not essential. As Head of Department you will be overseeing both Design and Food Technology.

Yavneh College is committed to safeguarding children; all posts require an enhanced DBS check.