Subject Lead Product Design

Subject Leader (Product Design) in a specialist University Technical College dedicated to Science and Engineering.

With our dedicated Early Career coaches and outstanding CPD programmes, this role will suit an early career teacher who is ready to learn and develop their subject and career in a dedicated and passionate Engineering department. We also welcome applications from experienced D&T teachers. You will join a friendly and supportive 100% specialist Engineering and D&T team consisting of 14 teachers including a Director of Engineering, Assistant-CAL, Lead Practitioners, subject leads, subject teachers and 3 Support staff.

We deliver Year 9 Design, Digital Skills, GCSE Design and Technology, Level 2 Engineering, GCSE Art, A Level Product Design and A Level Art and Design, Level 3 BTEC Engineering. Given our significant sixth form size, teachers have extensive opportunities to deliver Post 16 learning.

As a specialist UTC we have incredible state of the art facilities for the department including dedicated design labs, mechanical workshops, electronic workshops, extensive IT environments and industry-standard machining. We are a world‑leading centre for CAD with Autodesk.

As well as our own outstanding facilities, our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, teaching, and learning spaces like no other school. About Aston University Engineering Academy.

• An enthusiastic and committed teacher / ECT
• A teacher who has the highest expectations of student learning.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a drive for self‑improvement and development.
• Innovative and creative with excellent interpersonal skills
• Passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

• Designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care Package (Explore)
• Personalised CPD and Career development programme
• Opportunity for additional study at Aston University
• Opportunity to gain a commission in the RAF as part of our RAF CCF Programme

Start Date:

We are seeking an appointment for post Easter 2026, however, would consider other options (post 1/2 term/exam groups) or September 2026.

Visits are welcome, or teams meeting, to book your place or for any further details please email

Applicants must be eligible and have Right to Work in the U.K. We are not currently licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.

Closing date:

Interviews:

AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.