About this role
Head of Design Technology Vacancy - January Start - 6k TLR
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
School Type: Secondary Academy
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Design Technology Teacher to join a secondary academy in March, Cambridgeshire, as Head of Design Technology.
The school is looking for a strong classroom practitioner who can take responsibility for the leadership and development of Design Technology across the academy. This could suit an existing Head of Design Technology, 2iC or Subject Lead, as well as an experienced DT Teacher with additional responsibilities who is ready to take the next step into departmental leadership.
The Role
As Head of Design Technology, you will:
Lead and develop the Design Technology departmentTake responsibility for curriculum planning and developmentSupport high standards of teaching and learning across the departmentMonitor pupil progress and help drive improved outcomesLead, support and develop colleagues within the departmentPromote an engaging and ambitious DT curriculumTeach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4Contribute to the wider development of the academy The Ideal Candidate
We would be interested in hearing from candidates who:
Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualificationHave strong experience teaching Design Technology at secondary levelHave experience teaching areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Engineering or related DT specialismsHave previous leadership or additional responsibility experience, or are ready to step into their first Head of Department positionHave a strong understanding of the KS3 and KS4 Design Technology curriculumAre confident leading curriculum development and supporting other teachersHave high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Technology specialist looking to take ownership of a department and play an important role in the continued development of DT within the academy.
Applications are welcomed from existing Heads of Design Technology, Second in Department, DT Subject Leads, Curriculum Leads and experienced Design Technology Teachers looking for progression.
If you are interested in discussing the role and school in more detail, please apply with an up-to-date CV and a member of the Nala Global team will be in touch.