Head of Design & Technology - Secondary Academy in Bath (January Start)

Design & Technology is a vital part of this academy’s creative and technical curriculum. The successful candidate will lead Key Stage 3 DT, GCSE Design & Technology (Timber, Polymers, and Systems), and Key Stage 5 A-Level Product Design, taking overall responsibility for workshop safety, machinery maintenance, and Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) internal moderation.

Working closely with senior leadership, departmental teachers, and workshop technicians, you will refine modern parametric CAD/CAM schemes of work, manage departmental budgets, and ensure safe working environments. This is a full-time, permanent contract., * Provide strategic vision, curriculum design, and operational management across the Design & Technology department

• Teach practical workshop manufacturing and theoretical Product Design lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
• Line-manage, observe, and mentor departmental teachers and workshop technicians
• Enforce statutory workshop health and safety standards (DATA/CLEAPSS) and maintain machinery safety records
• Oversee GCSE and A-Level NEA coursework portfolios, prototype verification, and exam board submissions
• Direct extra-curricular engineering clubs, industrial partnerships, and national design competitions

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Design & Technology, Product Design, or Industrial Engineering
• Proven track record of strong GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology examination and NEA outcomes
• Valid, up-to-date machine safety certification (DATA / CLEAPSS accredited)
• Advanced proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks, 2D Design, Fusion 360) and CNC machinery
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)