Lead Practitioner of Design Technology

WAYMAN Education; Wantage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected secondary school in Wantage is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Design and Technology. This role involves enhancing teaching quality, driving curriculum innovation, and leading a dynamic team. You will have access to excellent facilities, and your leadership will contribute to the school's ethos of progress and equity.

Benefits

Excellent DT workshops

Focused leadership development

Cross-curricular opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert teacher of Design and Technology.
• Experienced in curriculum design and practical delivery.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Model outstanding teaching across all DT specialisms.
• Drive curriculum innovation and evidence-informed practice.
• Coach and mentor colleagues within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location: Wantage
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale + TLR

A thriving and well-respected secondary school in Wantage is looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Design and Technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the department. With modern facilities and a strong student interest in engineering, textiles, and food, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced DT teacher with leadership aspirations.

Why This School?

• Excellent DT workshops, textiles and food technology rooms

• A department with a reputation for creativity and student innovation

• Opportunities to support cross-curricular links with Art and STEM

• Focused leadership development and coaching culture

• A school ethos rooted in progress, equity and aspiration

Responsibilities in This Role:

• Modelling outstanding teaching across all DT specialisms

• Driving curriculum innovation and evidence-informed practice

• Coaching and mentoring colleagues within the department

• Leading training sessions and team planning meetings

• Raising outcomes and student engagement across key stages

You Should Be:

• An expert teacher of Design and Technology with QTS

• Experienced in curriculum design and practical delivery

• Skilled in leadership, communication and teamwork

• Committed to inclusion and raising achievement

• Enhanced DBS required