Are you an ambitious Design & Technology specialist ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving department within a high-performing, inclusive secondary setting in Harrow. In this role, you will shape the curriculum vision across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, driving high-quality teaching and strong student outcomes. You will inspire and develop both students and staff while championing inclusion, SEND provision and student wellbeing. You will join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with high expectations for achievement, behaviour and professional standards, underpinned by a shared commitment to positive outcomes for all learners. As Head of Design & Technology, You Will • Combine outstanding classroom practice with strategic leadership • Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and data-informed improvement • Promote innovative and engaging teaching approaches • Line-manage and develop departmental staff • Support early career teachers and contribute to whole-school improvement The Ideal Candidate • Holds Qualified Teacher Status with strong subject knowledge • Has a proven impact on student outcomes • Demonstrates confidence, organisation and leadership potential • Brings passion, vision and commitment to excellent education • Previous middle leadership experience is welcomed but not essential What’s on Offer • Supportive leadership culture • Clear opportunities for professional growth and career progression • Structured CPD and protected time • A role that genuinely values work–life balance Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance