Head of Design, Technology & Engineering (DTE) and Computer Science

Job Title: Head of Design, Technology & Engineering (DTE) and Computer Science

Location: Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, in line with skills & experience

Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School is situated in a spectacular rural location in the Lune Valley, an ideal place for living out the ethos of allowing children to be children. We strive to realise the potential in all of our pupils, from the classroom to the stage, or to the sports pitch.

We are now seeking a dynamic and inspirational Head of Department to enhance our pupils’ progress in the areas of DTE and Computer Science.

The Prep School is establishing itself as a leading light for DTE in our sector. Blessed with superb resources and enthusiastic children, the School is committed to the promotion of STEM; this post represents an exciting opportunity for an energetic and ambitious subject specialist to maintain this momentum and lead the departments into their next chapter.

The successful candidate will enjoy the use of our remarkable DTE facility, with resources that one would normally expect only in an outstanding secondary school, including an electronics and robotics lab.  

Depending on the candidate’s personal circumstances, assistance with, or provision of accommodation may be available. Any subsidised accommodation must be within a ten-mile radius; please make clear when you apply whether this is a condition of your application.

The post will be available from September 2021.

How to Apply:

An application form may be obtained:

- by email from hradmin@sedberghschool.org;    

- as a download from this advert

To find out more about this vacancy please visit download the 'applicant info pack', visit the School website or contact us on hradmin@sedberghschool.org.

The closing date for applications will be 5.00pm, Wednesday 17th March, 2021 

First round interviews with the Headmaster will be via Zoom on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th March. School-based interviews are planned for the week commencing Monday 22nd March, 2021. Please indicate if you would be unavailable for any date during this week.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.