The Kingston Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Curriculum Leader for Design and Technology. They will be committed to providing the best educational experience for students and will drive excellence in teaching, learning and leadership within the subject.

The Kingston Academy is a high-performing, inclusive secondary school founded in 2015. Today we educate over 1,400 pupils from Year 7 through to Sixth Form and are proud to serve our diverse and vibrant community.

In 2025, we were recognised as one of the Top 10 best non-selective state schools in the UK based on GCSE outcomes, reflecting our strong culture of aspiration, exceptional teaching, and commitment to every child’s success. The school was also named among the Top 50 happiest schools in the UK in Ofsted’s official wellbeing survey — a testament to the positive relationships, high standards of behaviour and supportive environment that underpin our ethos.

We are proudly inclusive, with a specialist resource provision (SRP) for pupils whose primary need is Autism Spectrum Condition, ensuring that all young people are able to learn, thrive and belong.

Our commitment extends not only to pupils but also to the people who work with them every day. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and sustaining an expert workforce through high-quality talent development, ensuring that our staff are skilled, motivated and well supported. By investing in professional learning, coaching, wellbeing and leadership pathways, we ensure that our teachers can flourish — and that our students benefit from consistently excellent teaching.

We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:

• Passionate about their subject and skilled at teaching Design and Technology at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. A keenness to shape and deliver a coherent, compelling and high quality Design and Technology curriculum;
• Willingness to develop and improve teaching and learning resources and professional development to support the delivery of excellent Design and Technology;
• Strong knowledge of current trends in Design and Technology Education, including new technologies and teaching methods;
• A strong classroom practitioner, modelling excellent practice, and supporting others in refining their teaching;
• A proven track record of achieving strong results in delivering both GCSE and A level Design and Technology;
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and students;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities;
• Flexible and committed to engage in the wider curriculum through our Going Beyond and enrichment activities.

More details on the person specification are provided  in the Job Pack

There are many benefits to working at The Kingston Academy including:

• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Teacher Pay Scales
• 2-week October Half Term break
• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme
• Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level
• Professional support sessions for NQTs and RQTs
• Staff Laptop or Chromebook
• Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications
• Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations
• Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:

• Teaching an observed lesson with a selected class group;
• Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
• Presentation and Interview with Head Teacher, Associate Headteacher and Senior colleagues.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date: 2nd February 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information about this post please email hr@kingstoneducationaltrust.org.

Equal Opportunities

At Kingston Educational Trust, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

We look forward to receiving your application.