Head of Technology

This is a great opportunity at an exciting time for the school as it prepares to deliver GCSE DT for the first time, in a newly built Design Centre. The postholder would currently teach DT up to year 9, introduce the new GCSE in due course, as well as assist with delivering the Technology programme at Key Stage 3. 

There is the possibility of a DT role in the school extending beyond the maternity cover.

The Department

Design Technology is currently taught from Lower Fourth (Year 8) upwards.  

Design Technology is taught in the ‘Enrichment Carousel’ in the Lower Fourth (Year 8) together with Food Studies, Coding and Leadership.  Currently girls focus on learning basic electronics skills to produce a ‘steady hand game’.

In the Upper Fourth (Year 9) Design Technology is part of the Creative Options including Art, Drama and Music.  Girls have to choose two options to study throughout the year. Through a series of projects, girls study the core material areas, including metals, timbers, plastics, textiles and papers and boards.  Each project allows students to interpret the design brief in their own way in order to develop and demonstrate their own individual talents.

Design Technology will be taught at GCSE level for the first time in September 2022 with students taking the Resistant Materials route in the brand new Design Centre. The new build will include a workshop, CAD/CAM area, ICT suite and teaching classroom all equipped to teach the new specification.  The GCSE course offers a unique opportunity for girls to identify and solve real world problems.

Design Technology is offered as an Enrichment option in the Sixth Form. This is an exciting course where girls can make things purely for their own enjoyment and to learn new skills.  

Beyond the classroom, we have been successful in gaining prestigious Arkwright Scholarships for girls with an interest in pursuing a career in design and engineering.  Following a rigorous selection process, successful scholars receive a financial award to help support project work during their A-Levels and also gain access to a range of enrichment opportunities, such as mentoring and company visits.

The ability to teach some Computing/IT would be welcomed.  Information Technology is taught in the Thirds (Year 7) with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel, introductory coding, html blogs and an introduction to BBC microbits.

How to apply:

If you wish to be considered for this post, please complete an application form (available for download at: www.kehs.org.uk/useful-information/vacancies) giving full details of your qualifications and experience and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees and send it, together with a letter to the Principal outlining the reasons for your application (maximum 2 sides of A4 please). 

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 11th October. Early applications are most welcome. Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to bring the deadline forward.

Email applications can be sent to recruitment@kes.bham.sch.uk 

Interviews will take place provisionally on Thursday 14th October.