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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
03/09/2025
Application closing date
26/09/2025
Location
Doncaster (Rossington All Saints Academy)
Salary
MPR / UPR (£32,916 to £51,048) with an additional TLR2A payment of £3,527 per annum.
Annual weeks
52
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Education
Head of Department for Design Technology
Job description
Rossington All Saints Academy are looking to appoint a Head of Department for Design Technology to join our academy in January 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
Lead. Inspire. Make a Lasting Impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Head of Design Technology with an Engineering specialism to join our ambitious and forward-thinking Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is passionate about raising standards and driving progress across a department.
At Rossington All Saints Academy, we believe that every student—regardless of background or ability—deserves a high-quality education. Our mission is to ensure all students leave us as happy, well-qualified, and confident young adults, ready to thrive in sixth form, college, university, or the world of work.
Why Join Us?
* Strategic Leadership Opportunity
As Head of Department, you'll shape curriculum intent, lead on teaching and learning strategies, and drive student outcomes, working alongside a committed senior leadership team.
* Outstanding Facilities
Our modern campus is just minutes from the M18 and A1 and boasts exceptional facilities, including state-of-the-art science labs, technology suites, and extensive sports amenities.
* Commitment to Staff Development
We invest heavily in our people. High-quality CPD is embedded into our culture, and as part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, you'll have access to a wide network of support and career development pathways.
* Collaborative, Reflective Culture
We constantly evaluate and evolve our practice to improve both student experience and staff wellbeing. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, feedback, and shared success.
This is more than a leadership role—it's your chance to shape the future of a department and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Your new school
The Academy is looking to build on the success of recent years, and you will be joining an academy where all students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We treat our young people with respect and give them all the opportunity to achieve their potential. Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well qualified, confident young adults who go on to excel in the local sixth forms, colleges, universities, and the wider world.
We are within easy reach of the motorway network with the Academy being situated minutes from the M18 and A1. Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent technology spaces. You will be joining an Academy that places learning at the heart of everything it does and with high quality CPD being available to all staff. We are part of the Doncaster Opportunity Area that is prioritising improvements to education and numeracy and literacy outcomes, alongside a drive to recruit and retain high quality, motivated teachers to the area.
We continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.
**Click here to view a video from some of our Leadership Team, giving an insight into the Academy**
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
* Membership to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.