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:

• Lead on curriculum development in DT, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages.
• Drive innovation by embedding STEM and Sustainability across the school, working closely with our STEM Innovation Lead.
• Shape the future of DT by introducing and developing KS5 programmes as we open our brand-new sixth form in September 2025.
• Inspire and develop colleagues within your team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.

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 31^st March 2025, 9am