Head of Design and Technology

Company

Aston Education

Location

Lewisham

Employment Hours

Full Time

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

Job Requirements/Description

Job: Head of Design and Technology

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Salary: Enhanced MPS/UPS inner London + TLR

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start date: April 2026 or sooner

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

We are looking for an innovative and creative individual who can lead a small Design and Technology team and inspire students on KS3 and grow the DT offering to KS4 and KS5. The school has excellent facilities and DT machinery.

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 DT 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.

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