Head of Design & Technology – Secondary Academy in Bath (January Start)
A progressive secondary academy in Bath, Somerset, is seeking an innovative Head of Design & Technology to provide strategic and operational leadership across its technical faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Design & Technology
Candidate Requirements
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)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent Head of DT position in Bath for a January start.
- Location
- Bath
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