Curriculum Leader – Design Technology (Permanent) Location: Preston area Salary: MPS/UPS (£31,650 – £49,084) Contract: Full-time, permanent Start Date: September 2025 Excited by the opportunity to lead a thriving Design Technology department and drive innovation in the curriculum? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and inclusive 11–16 secondary school in the Preston area for a Curriculum Leader of Design Technology to join the school from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position with a generous TLR of £5,835. About the role: The successful candidate will lead a dynamic and supportive Technology department, working to shape and deliver a curriculum that engages students and raises outcomes across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will have a key strategic role in raising standards, improving teaching practice, and developing a team of committed staff. About You: We are looking for a skilled and committed leader with the ability to: Drive forward a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement Deliver outstanding teaching and curriculum development in Design Technology Analyse data to inform planning and implement effective intervention strategies Effectively manage budgets and departmental resources Demonstrate impact in raising pupil achievement and engagement You must hold QTS and have a strong track record of classroom excellence and leadership within a Technology department. Interested? To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact: All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.