🌟 Head of D&T and Hospitality – Innovate. Lead. Create.

Take on a transformative leadership role where your passion for Design & Technology can shape a culture of creativity, problem‑solving, and technical excellence. This is your opportunity to lead a dynamic D&T faculty, elevate teaching and learning, and inspire students across D&T, Engineering, Hospitality and beyond.

🔧 A Role with Real Influence

As Head of D&T, and Hospitality you will define the strategic direction of a subject that empowers young people to design, make and think differently. You’ll champion high‑quality teaching, raise standards, and ensure every student—whatever their starting point—achieves exceptional outcomes. This role suits a leader who thrives on innovation, challenge, and meaningful impact.

🛠️ What You’ll Lead

•   A bold, future‑focused vision for D&T that raises aspirations and celebrates creativity

•       High‑quality teaching and learning through coaching, modelling, and evidence‑informed practice

•       A knowledge‑rich curriculum that builds technical skill, design thinking, and real‑world application

•       Rigorous assessment and data practice that drives progress and closes gaps

•       A collaborative, high‑performing team where staff grow, innovate, and excel

•       Quality assurance systems that secure consistency, excellence, and continual improvement

•       Enrichment opportunities including clubs, competitions, workshops, trips, and industry partnerships

🎨 What You’ll Do

•        Lead and inspire staff through coaching, CPD, and performance management

•       Design and refine curriculum and schemes of learning across all key stages

•       Model exceptional classroom practice and support colleagues to do the same

•       Use data intelligently to shape interventions and raise attainment

•       Oversee practical work, health & safety, and examination processes with precision

•       Champion behaviour excellence and a culture of high expectations

•       Teach engaging, challenging lessons that spark creativity and deepen understanding

🌈 What We’re Looking For

•        A passionate D&T specialist with strong subject expertise

•       A leader who motivates, develops, and brings out the best in others

•       A strategic thinker committed to inclusion, high standards, and continuous improvement

•        Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment

•        A role model who embodies professionalism, positivity, and ambition

💼 What We Offer: More Pay, More Time, More Support

•        We proudly invest in our staff and offer a sector‑leading employment package, including:

•       Sector‑leading pay – 5% above national scales

•       Three additional INSET days each year dedicated to planning and development

•       Health Cash Plan to support essential medical costs

•       Guaranteed personal day – one paid day off annually for personal use

•       Outstanding CPD with clear pathways for progression

•       Wellbeing support including counselling, legal and financial advice

•       Retail discounts through Westfield Rewards

📅 Ready to Shape the Future of Design & Technology?

If you’re excited by the chance to transform outcomes, inspire young people, and lead a talented team, we’d love to hear from you.