Head of Design Technology
This is a full-time, permanent position to commence in September 2025.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and no experience of working in the independent sector is required. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the school with pastoral care duties and help with co-curricular activities is expected.We welcome applications from those looking for their first middle leadership role as well as those with several years’ experience as a head of department.
Early applications are most welcome; depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to bring the closing date and interviews forward.
The Design and Technology Department
Design Technology is a popular subject at KEHS and pupil outcomes are excellent. All pupils study weekly Design Technology lessons in Years 7 and 8, before choosing two creative subjects to continue for Year 9, of which Design and Technology is one option.Pupils then choose their final options to study for GCSE in years 10 and 11. At Key Stage 3, pupils rotate through a variety of different projects including Product Design, Textiles, CAD/CAM and Electronics. At Key Stage 4, we follow the AQA specification: pupils work within their own choice of material area, often combining materials to create innovative and commercially viable outcomes.
The Design and Technology Department is based in our brand new, purpose-built Design Centre (which also houses the Art and Computer Science Departments), comprising a DT Workshop and Studio with state-of-the-art machinery. Facilities include laser cutter, 3D printers, CAD embroidery machine alongside the traditional workshop machinery.The building also hosts its very own exhibition space and we hold several annual exhibitions to showcase the work of our pupils.
The successful candidate will work in a team with another specialist DT teacher and a full-time technician. The department also works in close conjunction with the Art and Design Department on three-dimensional and textile related projects. This is an exciting time to join this team: summer 2024 saw our first GCSE cohort achieve outstanding results and we are now moving towards the introduction of A Level Design and Technology.The postholder will be expected to work closely with their counterpart at King Edward’s School to develop the sixth form DT curriculum and ensure excellent outcomes for our first A Level cohort.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download at https://kehs.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/ ) and a covering letter addressed to the Head of School by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Monday 24th February 2025 at 0800, with interviews provisionally scheduled for the week beginning Monday 3rd March 2025. However, applications will be reviewed on receipt and early applications are encouraged: we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Nick Bassett, Head of Art and Design, by email: N.Bassett@keschools.org.uk.