Second in Design & Technology – High-Achieving Secondary School – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire – September 2025 Start
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2a
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
An ambitious and highly regarded secondary school in Aylesbury is seeking a creative and experienced Second in Design & Technology to join their outstanding DT department from September 2025. This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic D&T specialist ready to take on additional leadership responsibility within a forward-looking and supportive school environment.
About the School
The school is part of a successful multi-academy trust with a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and student wellbeing. Located in modern buildings with specialist teaching areas, the school offers a rich curriculum and vibrant co-curricular programme. Leadership places a high priority on staff development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Design & Technology Department
The DT department is a flagship faculty with superb facilities and a strong track record of achievement. It offers Product Design, Graphics, Engineering, and Food Technology from KS3 through to KS5. Students engage in real-world design challenges, competitions, and enrichment programmes, and the school enjoys excellent links with local industry and FE providers.
As Second in Department, you will work closely with the Head of DT to manage the curriculum, develop schemes of learning, and support staff within a thriving and forward-thinking team. You will have particular responsibility for one key strand—either Product Design, Engineering, or Food Technology—based on your specialism and experience.
Your Role
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Support the Head of Department with planning, curriculum development, and resourcing
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Lead on assessment strategies and data tracking within your strand
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Mentor ECTs and contribute to high-quality CPD
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Maintain high standards of teaching and learning through modelling and coaching
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Support the delivery of GCSE and A-Level courses and help run design clubs, exhibitions, and trips
Ideal Candidate
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QTS and a relevant DT or Engineering degree
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Substantial experience delivering DT across multiple key stages
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Experience in coordinating schemes of learning and assessment
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Excellent workshop practice and understanding of health and safety
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Ability to contribute to the wider co-curricular life of the school
Why Apply?
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Join a department with strong leadership, excellent results, and high student engagement
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Work in state-of-the-art DT spaces with access to industry-standard tools and software
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Be part of a school that values innovation, creativity, and technical skill
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Access a comprehensive CPD programme and potential for career progression