Lead Teacher / Head of Design Technology

Are you a dedicated Lead Teacher / Head of Design Technology, keen to inspire students to love your subject? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The role

The departure of our current Head of DT at the end of this term means we now have an opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head of Department to take on the leadership of our outstanding DT team here at KAA. 

Our facilities are state of the art, having only opened in 2014. We have two dedicated workshops for DT, a computer studio, and a food technology room, as well as associated prep rooms. DT takes pride of place in its own wing of the school, and there can be few schools in the UK which boast better facilities. We are happy to arrange tours for interested candidates.

At Key Stage 3, all students receive a double lesson in DT all year round – there is no carousel with Art or other subjects. GCSE Product Design, GCSE Food & Nutrition, and BTEC Construction & the Built Environment are all popular options in KS4, with 4 – 5 groups running each year. We are planning to introduce Product Design A Level from September 2022, and this is currently being marketed through our Sixth Form Prospectus. 

You will lead a team of three other DT teachers and two technicians. You will also work closely with our Head of Art, and the leaders of other creative subjects, helping to further the Performing & Creative Arts Specialism of the academy. 

This role will be suitable for an outstanding classroom teacher who is ready to step up to MLT, or an existing Head of Department looking for a new challenge in an outstanding school. Newly promoted subject leaders will complete a year as “Lead Teacher” before being promoted to “Head of Department”, subject to performance. An existing HoD with a proven record can join at that level. 

What you offer

You will be an excellent teacher in your own right, with the potential to coach and develop those around you. You will be knowledgeable about your subject and able to think creatively about how to inspire KAA students with the curriculum. You will be reflective and resilient in the face of setbacks, and be open to making improvements to your own practice and that of your department.  

What KAA offers

The successful candidate will be joining a team that is firmly committed to making KAA one of the best academies in the UK. The value of being part of a great team should never be underestimated. Being a member of KAA means you will be joining a supportive and talented group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This role will be excellent preparation for your future career, wherever that may take you. Further information about the unique benefits and strengths of KAA can be found via our website.

The role is being offered on a full time / substantive basis. 

Application process

The deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday 19th October. Interviews will take place later that week and where possible, candidates may be contacted ahead of the application deadline. 

The candidate pack can be downloaded from this page and suitable candidates can contact our HR Manager, Alice Burch, at recruitment@kaa.org.uk with further questions.