Head of Design and Technology

Full Time Position from May / September 2022 

King’s Bruton is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school of 360 pupils aged 13-18. 

An inspirational, innovative and passionate Head of Design and Technology is required to lead this successful department from May/ September 2022. The successful applicant will be a well-qualified and experienced teacher of Design and Technology with either a specialist or DT related degree. 

The successful candidate will run a department with good GCSE and A Level uptake and strong academic results. In recent years the subject has benefitted from significant investment, with the department enjoying fantastic facilities and resources. Pupils have recently gone on to pursue DT/ Engineering related courses at university, with a pupil awarded an Arkwright Scholarship in 2021.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher of Design and Technology looking for either their first Head of Department post, or for a current Head of Department looking for the next step in their career and an opportunity to run a vibrant and well-resourced department with motivated and engaged pupils. The successful applicant will take sole responsibility for the running of the department and the delivery of GCSE and A Level Design and Technology at King’s. They will benefit from excellent facilities/ resources, as well as the expertise and support of two DT Technicians.

Applications are encouraged from suitable candidates with experience of teaching Design and Technology. Whilst the deadline for applications is 7th February 2022, we will consider early applications, especially where a period of notice is required. We will also accept applications from candidates considering both a May/ September 2022 start, or an earlier date should the successful candidates notice period allow.

Further details may be obtained on the School website www.kingsbruton.com/about-us/vacancies.  Letters of application, completed application forms with curriculum vitae, should be sent to recruitment@kingsbruton.com.

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 7th February 2022. Interviews will be held at the end of the week beginning 7th February 2022, or the week following half term.

King’s Bruton is an independent co-educational boarding school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.