Head of Design and Technology required for September 2026

Full Time

Main/Upper Pay Range +TLR (Outer London)

We are looking to recruit a full-time Head of Design & Technology department to lead a dynamic and well-resourced department. The post is suitable for someone with a passion for Design Technology, experience of designing curriculum projects and resources and ability to inspire students and lead our team of teachers and technicians.

The subject is taught across all Key Stages and students study GCSE Product Design at Key Stage 4 and A-Level Product Design at Key Stage 5. We also offer the BTEC home cooking skills, Level 1 & 2 at Key stage 4.

Experience of teaching Product Design is highly desirable.

Our school benefits from and actively contributes to a range of partnerships and we are the lead school for the Bromley Schools’ Collegiate, a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider for primary and secondary teacher training.

Hayes School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school, which provides excellent education for its students as well as exciting opportunities for professional and career development for staff. The school benefits from its proximity to central London and excellent transport links whilst bordering the beautiful Kent countryside.

“Pupils enjoy school and achieve highly.” (Ofsted)

“The curriculum is especially well thought out.” (Ofsted)

“All who work in the school understand and share these values.  This is the Hayes Way” (Ofsted)

We can offer:

• Motivated students with outstanding attitudes to learning
• Outstanding student behaviour
• Excellent facilities for staff, including an on-site fitness suite
• A Staff Wellbeing Forum and Wellbeing Charter with a focus on supporting staff wellbeing
• An excellent induction and support programme for new staff
• An employee Assistance Programme and flu vaccination
• Innovative approaches to Teacher Professional Development
• Opportunities to work with other schools through established partnerships
• A friendly working environment

Closing Date: Monday, 13^th May 2026 (9:00am)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Interview Date: to be confirmed

If you require any additional information or have any questions, please contact Karolina Kedziora,

HR Officer at vacancies@hayes.bromley.sch.uk.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on our staff body. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning.  The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.