Head of Design and Technology

Job: Head of Design and Technology

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS £38,766 - £60,092 per annum (inner London) + TLR

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: September 2025

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary academy looking for a Head of Design and Technology. The school is based in Lewisham, Southeast London, and they are part of a respected medium size Multi-Academy Trust.

We are looking for an innovative and creative individual who can inspire students and lead an active Design and Technology team.

The School and the MAT offer:

• An extensive support network
• A wide range of professional development opportunities
• Attractive benefits package
• Free parking
• Teacher's pension
• Excellent facilities

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Good honours degree in a Design and Technology subject
• Experience teaching your subject at KS3 and KS4 and a good knowledge of A levels
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Head of Design and Technology job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.