Head of Design and Technology Start Date: January 2026 Permanent, Full-time Salary: MPS/UPS (32,916 - 51,048) TLR2c (£8,611) We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Head of Design and Technology to lead our thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the future of D&T, Engineering, and Hospitality & Catering in a well-resourced, high-performing faculty. As Head of Department, you will be responsible for: Strategic leadership and management of the Design & Technology faculty Deployment and coordination of staff across D&T, Food, and Engineering Curriculum design and development Driving improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes Teaching Design and Technology (Product Design focus) and/or Engineering Design up to KS4 Leading a team of three experienced teachers, a Food Technician, and a D&T/Engineering Technician Supporting whole-school improvement through collaboration with senior leaders Acting as a reviewer in the school’s Appraisal process Mentoring and coaching staff to build capacity and improve provision Ensure effective communication within the department through line management and regular meetings, enabling staff to share ideas and concerns Our Design and Technology faculty is a flagship department within the school, consistently achieving outstanding KS4 results. Courses offered include: GCSE Design & Technology OCR Cambridge Nationals in Engineering Design WJEC Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering Facilities include: Laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC milling machine, dye-sublimation printer, vinyl cutter Welding and brazing torches A newly built workshop and refurbished catering classroom Two additional workshops, two computer suites, and a textiles room What We’re Looking For: We welcome applications from experienced middle leaders or ambitious teachers ready to take the next step. You will be: A dynamic curriculum leader with a clear vision for Design & Technology education Committed to raising standards and improving outcomes Skilled in mentoring and developing staff A strong communicator who fosters collaboration and innovation Why Join Us? A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture Excellent facilities and resources Opportunities for professional development and career progression Please see attached job description for more details. Closing Date: 9am on Monday 1st December 2025 We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please contact Zoe Trevis at ztrevis@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk if you would like more information regarding the role or to book a viewing. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: • An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List • Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.