Role: Head of Design and Technology
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Hertfordshire (Hemel Hempstead area)
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Competitive with possible accommodation
A leading independent prep school in Hertfordshire is seeking a Head of Design and Technology for September 2026. This is a full time and permanent role.
This independent prep school is a thriving, busy school enjoying a famous reputation in its field. The School prepares children for entry, at both 13+ and 11+, into the leading independent senior schools. The School prides itself in academic excellence, whilst being non-selective at entry. The pupils have achieved outstanding results and have competed successfully for scholarships and awards at prestigious Senior Schools. At the same time the School provides excellent pastoral care, to ensure that pupils flourish in line with our ethos of encouraging them to be confident, happy and successful.
The Head is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and enthusiastic Head of DT and will build on all the successes that the pupils and staff have achieved.
The role will entail teaching DT from Year 5 through to Year 8 and have experiencing of teaching DT at primary or secondary level. There is also the possibility of leading outdoor learning alongside this role as well.
If you have a passion for DT and would like to lead the DT department at an outstanding independent prep school in Hertfordshire, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information.
Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check