Team Leader of Design Technology
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
High School, Academic
Team Leader of Design Technology
We are currently working with a secondary school in Alresford, Hampshire, seeking an experienced Team Leader of Design Technology to join them on a permanent basis.
Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR2a
Contract: Permanent
Location: Alresford, Hampshire
This is a hands‑on teaching and leadership position, with responsibility for leading the Design Technology department while continuing to teach across KS3 and KS4
. The successful candidate will teach both Design Technology and Food Preparation & Nutrition and play a key role in developing teaching, curriculum and pupil outcomes across the department.
- Teach Design Technology and Food Preparation & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4
- Lead and develop the Design Technology department
- Monitor standards of teaching, learning and assessment
- Develop engaging and effective schemes of work
- Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes
- Support and mentor teaching staff within the department
- Manage departmental resources, workshops, studios and equipment effectively
- Maintain high standards of health and safety across practical teaching areas
- Contribute to the wider development of the school and department
The leadership responsibilities include monitoring teaching and assessment, departmental resources, staff development and pupil achievement.
Requirements- QTS or an appropriate route to Qualified Teacher Status
- Relevant degree / teaching qualification
- Significant experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary school
- Strong experience teaching across KS3 and KS4
- Good knowledge of the Design Technology curriculum
- Knowledge or experience of Food Preparation & Nutrition
- Ability to lead, support and develop colleagues
- Strong classroom practice and behaviour management
- Commitment to achieving strong outcomes for pupils
The school's specification specifically asks for significant secondary DT experience, a relevant degree/teaching qualification and an understanding of both the Design Technology and Food Preparation & Nutrition National Curriculums
.
This would suit an existing Head of Design Technology, DT Subject Leader or Curriculum Leader
, as well as an experienced Design Technology teacher who is ready to progress into departmental leadership.
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