Head of Design Technology

Knowledge, skills and experience

Education and Training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and eligibility to work in the UK.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice to continually improve teaching and learning.

Experience

• Ideally experience of curriculum leadership – or a strong track record of excellent teaching and student outcomes.
• Experience of teaching young people in a school setting, with a proven ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities.
• Experience of planning, delivering, and assessing lessons across the DT curriculum.
• Experience of contributing to departmental initiatives, curriculum development, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• An understanding of how to support students of different abilities to access learning and make progress.
• An awareness of the importance of assessment and feedback in supporting student progress.
• A commitment to developing effective strategies to raise achievement and support positive learning behaviours.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong subject knowledge
• An awareness of the National Curriculum and GCSE requirements
• A willingness to teach other DT subjects if needed
• A commitment to high expectations and inclusive teaching, ensuring all students can access the curriculum.
• The ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities, encouraging curiosity, scientific thinking, and active participation in DT
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the department and wider school community.
• An understanding of the importance of positive behaviour management and strong classroom routines.

Personal Qualities

• A clear passion and drive to be an excellent teacher, inspiring and supporting young people to succeed.
• A genuine enthusiasm for DT
• An effective communicator who works positively with students, colleagues and parents.
• A commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement.
• Resilience, enthusiasm and energy, with a willingness to learn and develop.