Subject Leader of Design & Technology

Nicholas Chamberlaine School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Chamberlaine School seeks an exceptional full-time Subject Leader of Design & Technology to provide robust leadership and drive excellence in teaching and learning. You will shape curricula, improve student outcomes, and contribute to a thriving extracurricular culture.

Applicants should offer a proven track record of transformational leadership, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the GST mission while modelling integrity in all professional activities.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications of the highest order are an essential requirement.
• Proven track record of transformational curriculum leadership.
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop ways to expand the reach and influence of NCS students by growing numbers and securing excellent provision.
• Develop strategies to secure exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance.
• Harness opportunities to broaden student’s experience with extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
• Support colleagues to use effective teaching methods and resources for all learners.
• Establish partnerships with parents and carers to involve them in learning.
• Lead professional development of colleagues through example and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Pastoral development

Job description

Subject Leader of Design & Technology New

We are looking for an exceptional full time Subject Leader of Design & Technology with the ability to provide strong and robust leadership, who has the highest expectations of both themselves and the students they teach. If you are enthusiastic about delivering high quality, innovative teaching, we offer a stimulating career advancement opportunity in a department ready to bloom.

Academic qualifications of the highest order are an essential requirement for the position. You will contribute positively and effectively to the extracurricular life of the school. You will be a leader with a proven track record of transformational curriculum leadership and pastoral growth who will be genuinely enthusiastic about our GST mission and bring to it personal integrity and a strong work ethic.

Develop ways to expand the reach and influence of NCS students by growing numbers and securing excellent provision.

Develop strategies to secure exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance.

Harness opportunities to broaden student’s experience with extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

Support and guide colleagues to use the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of the full range of students.

Establish partnership with parents and carers to involve them in their child’s learning.

Celebrate student achievement.

Developing Self and Working with Others

Develop effective relationships and clear communication with all stakeholders.

Lead the professional development of colleagues through example and support.

Regularly review your own practice and take responsibility for your own personal development.

Support, guide and motivate tutors to provide outstanding academic and social guidance.

Build effective learning communities both through developing an active collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools.

Ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.

Develop an outstanding ethos of learning, commitment, contribution and enjoyment amongst students based on our shared vision of proud traditions, wide horizons and high achievement.

Ensure that strategic planning moves the school forward for the benefit of its students, by taking account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and its community at large.

Use national, local and school management data effectively, to monitor standards of achievement across the school and use this to plan for improvement in student outcomes.

Leading Teaching and Learning

Establish a culture of high expectation by negotiating ambitious targets with students and staff, challenging and supporting students to aspire to the highest outcomes.

Ensure a continuous school-wide focus on students’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor, evaluate and review progress in every student’s learning.

Develop a successful learning culture to enable students to become effective, resilient, motivated and independent learners, committed to life‑long learning.

Develop strategies to secure exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance.

Harness opportunities to broaden student’s experience with extra-curricular and enrichment activities.

Support and guide colleagues to use the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of the full range of students.

Establish partnership with parents and carers to involve them in their child’s learning.

Celebrate student achievement.

Developing Self and Working with Others

Develop effective relationships and clear communication with all stakeholders.

Lead the professional development of colleagues through example and support.

Regularly review your own practice and take responsibility for your own personal development.

Support, guide and motivate tutors to provide outstanding academic and social guidance.

Build effective learning communities both through developing an active collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools.

Celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 9.00am, although interviews may take place immediately on receipt of successful applications.