HEAD OF DT & STEM
Salary – MPS1 (£31,650) to UPS3
(£49,084)
TLR 1 - £10,800 p.a.
Commencing – September 2025
Are you an inspirational and committed Design
Technology teacher eager to lead and shape the future of STEM and
Sustainability? Can you lead
curriculum development and inspire students to engage with innovative STEM
learning?
The
Role
Watling Academy is seeking a passionate Head of
Design Technology & STEM to lead curriculum development, teaching and
learning and Health & Safety within the DT department, while also playing a
key role in embedding our Academy-wide STEM and Sustainability ethos. As Head
of DT & STEM, you will:
We welcome applications from experienced Heads of
Department or ambitious teachers looking for the next step in their career.
About
Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy
Learn more about why you
should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About
The Denbigh Alliance
The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
As a Maths
Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising
educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We
are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the
spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.
How to Apply
Due to our commitment to safer
recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term.
Please do not submit CVs.
The
Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check
is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry
Closing date for applications: Monday 31st March 2025, 9am