Head of Design Technology and Food

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR2C £3,527 per annum           

Contract: Permanent, Full Time           

Start date: Easter 2026

Place of work:   Melbourn Village College, Melbourn            

Melbourn Village College is seeking a creative and ambitious leader to drive the development of an outstanding Design Technology and Food curriculum across our school community. We are looking for a leader with the vision and drive to secure excellent academic outcomes for all students, while also fostering engagement, enjoyment, and high-quality learning experiences in every aspect of the curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to take full advantage of our excellent facilities and lead a committed department that nurtures innovation, practical excellence, and creativity. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team dedicated to ensuring that creative and technical learning remain central to school life.

Our facilities include:

•       A fully equipped workshop for resistant materials and design projects

•       A dedicated Food practical and theory room for high-quality teaching and learning

•       A specialist pottery studio supporting 3D design and creativity

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Design Technology and/or Food in a secondary school setting, with a clear vision for inspiring creativity, developing practical and technical skills,

and raising achievement across all key stages. You will be passionate about creating an environment where students can explore, design, and create, while developing resilience, curiosity, and confidence.

Whether you are an experienced middle leader looking for your next challenge or a talented teacher ready to take your first step into leadership, we will provide the support and professional development needed to help you succeed in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and creative professional, whether emerging or established in leadership, with a genuine passion for developing the next generation of designers, makers, and innovators.

If you share our school values of kindness, curiosity, and resilience, and are excited to contribute to our wider extended leadership team, we would be delighted to hear from you

For further details on our school please visit our website Welcome to Melbourn Village College - Melbourn Village College