Head of Art, Design and Technology
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St Edmunds College is seeking an inspiring and experienced Head of Art, Design & Technology to lead a successful and well-resourced department in our high-achieving school.
We are looking for a well-qualified teacher of Design & Technology with proven leadership skills, a passion for creativity, and a commitment to raising standards. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can motivate students and staff and drive forward teaching and learning across the department.
Design & Technology is taught to all students at Key Stage 3 and offered at GCSE. The department benefits from spacious, purpose-built workshops.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Design & Technology
Deliver high-quality teaching and learning
Monitor standards and support staff development
Ensure excellent pupil progress and behaviour
Maintain Health & Safety in workshops
Contribute to whole-school development and High-Performance Learning (HPL)
If you would like to apply, please submit an application by the closing date.
Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is: Midday, Monday 13th April 2026
Interviews to take place:As soon as possible after the closing date.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks. xkybehq
We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.