Head of Department Design and Technology

Shorefields; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly effective Head of Department for Design and Technology. This full-time position involves leading a skilled team to inspire students in areas such as Resistant Materials, Graphics, Food, and Textiles. Candidates should be educated to degree level and demonstrate a proven ability to improve educational outcomes. The role promises personal and professional development opportunities in a commitment to student success and learning innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading improvement.
• Passionate about raising aspirations and improving educational life chances.
• Able to enthuse and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design and Technology curriculum.
• Work alongside a skilled, motivated team.
• Make a real difference to students' education.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Dynamic and innovative

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

Head of Department Design and Technology

Job Ref No. ECC4470-266 Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: MPS / UPS + TLR 2B

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective Curriculum Team Leader for Design and Technology (Resistant Materials, Graphics, Food and Textiles) to join our very successful, heavily over-subscribed multi-academy trust with an outstanding ethos where staff are supported to become the best.

We are seeking to appoint at Tabor Academy, Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex CM7 5XP

At Loxford School Trust we believe our pioneering and rigorous learning environment, and commitment to innovation provides our students with the opportunity to realise their full potential. We innovate, we challenge and we ensure success.

Our ICT rich environment promotes learning both in the classroom and elsewhere. You will have the exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated, supportive and well qualified team of teachers and support staff.

Like us, you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking. You will also have a desire to positively impact upon students' learning. Above all you will be dedicated to giving all our students an outstanding education in the wide range of qualifications that the curriculum area offers.

Successful candidate will be:

• Educated to degree level.
• An excellent practitioner who can enthuse and inspire.
• Passionate about raising aspirations and improving educational life chances.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading improvement.
• A role model and champion of learning.
• Clear-thinking and outward-looking.
• Dynamic, innovative and hardworking.
• A leader who is able to demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills.

You will:

• Join a skilled, creative, and supportive team.
• Be part of a forward thinking organisation with Training School status.
• Have a chance to shape the future of the subject.
• Work within a brand new, well-resourced specialist learning environment.
• Be given the opportunity to develop personally and professionally
• Make a real difference to the lives of young people.

The post is full time

The salary is Teachers MPS/UPS + TLR 2b England

Please feel free to visit our school website at: www.taboracademy.co.uk or www.loxfordschooltrust.net

If you have any questions regarding the post or are unable to apply on line, please contact the PA to the Headteacher/ HR Officer to request an Application Pack on 01376 323701.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable applications for the post.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Sarah Bayly
Panfield Lane, Braintree
Essex, CM7 5XP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]