Head of Design & Technology - ref. q07623523
HEAD OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Contract Type: Full TimeContract Term: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS with TLR2A
Posted: Tuesday 13th May 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025, 9am
Job Starts: September 2025
Interview Date: Friday 23rd May 2025
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Head of Design & Technology to lead a successful and supportive team. The appointed person will be required to teach across KS3 and KS4, with the ability to teach all ability ranges as well as academic and vocational courses.This role involves managing the DT Team (including technicians). You will also be responsible for the management of effective and efficient teaching and learning support in key areas of the school. You will conduct regular meetings, professional development and coaching with staff, setting targets and improving performance.
In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing the extra-curricular provision in the Design & Technology Department. We have a range of departmental initiatives which provide opportunities for the right candidate to cultivate their creative capabilities.
The Design & Technology Department is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and the post represents an ideal opportunity to work in a happy, friendly and positive environment. The Design & Technology Department is highly valued by the school, offering an ambitious curriculum with plans to expand further.
Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Excellent transport links
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support
- Interest free loans for relocation costs
- Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contribution to Flu Jabs annually
- Contribution to standard eye care tests
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Dedication to continuing professional development
- Employee discounts on our nursery and our primary school out of hours provision being introduced September 2025
Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service.
Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school and an Alternative Education provider. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and potential for career progression.
If you think you are suited to the position and you are interested in joining the team, an application form is available to download from the school’s website: www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered.Please send completed applications to recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Please use this email address if you wish to contact the HR team for an application pack to be sent out. If you have any questions related to this post, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team via email and leave a contact number so that we can give you a call back.
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