Secondary - Design Technology Teacher

Reed; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Design Technology & Food Technology for a secondary school near Royston. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum, starting January 2026. Ideal candidates will have strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire students, with an opportunity to lead a dynamic department and shape curriculum. Apply today to take the next step in your teaching career.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Excellent facilities

Opportunity to drive innovation

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology and Food Technology.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Leadership experience or ambition to step into a Head of Department role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic department and inspire the next generation of designers and chefs.
• Shape curriculum and drive innovation in the department.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology

Strong subject knowledge in Food Technology

Proven ability to inspire and motivate students

Leadership experience or ambition

Job description

Head of Design Technology & Food Technology

Location: Near Royston Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent

REED Education are proud to be working in partnership with a thriving secondary school near Royston to recruit a Head of Design Technology and Food Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic department and inspire the next generation of designers and chefs.

The school is seeking either:

• An experienced Head of Department ready to bring their expertise and leadership skills, or
• A passionate specialist teacher in Design Technology and/or Food Technology looking for the next step in their career.

What’s on offer

• A permanent, full-time position starting January 2026
• Competitive salary between £40,000 and £55,000
• Supportive leadership team and excellent facilities
• Opportunity to shape curriculum and drive innovation in the department

About you

• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology and Food Technology
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate students
• Leadership experience or ambition to step into a Head of Department role

If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching career and join a forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through REED Education or contact us for more details.