Assistant Head of Design & Technology

South Bromsgrove High, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  30 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2:2

Assistant Head of Design & Technology job summary

Assistant Head of Design & Technology

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious subject leader to join our thriving Design & Technology department. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring both staff and students, and committed to driving excellence across academic and vocational pathways.

You will be joining a high-performing team that consistently achieves outstanding outcomes. Our department is experiencing significant growth, with seven GCSE groups in Year 10 and six in Year 11, reflecting the popularity and success of our courses.

Working closely with the Head of Technology, the appointed candidate will play a key role in the leadership and management of the following areas:

AQA GCSE Art and Design (Three-dimensional design)

AQA A Level Art and Design (Three-dimensional design)

AQA GCSE Engineering

OCR A Level Design & Technology (Design Engineering)

KS3 Design and Technology (year 9)

As part of our strategic curriculum review, we are currently assessing the potential for qualifications such as GCSE and A Level Design & Technology (Product Design), along with the Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering Manufacture. This will form part of the discussion during the interview process, and we welcome your professional perspective on these developments.

The successful candidate will:

Support the Head of Technology in the leadership and management of Design & Technology courses. The scope of the role is flexible and will be tailored to the strengths and interests of the successful candidate. This may include leading a specific subject area or overseeing particular year groups within the department.

Teach Design & Technology department courses.

Previous experience of teaching Engineering and/or Three-dimensional design is desirable but not essential. However, it is expected that the successful candidate will be confident in teaching students to work with one or more of the following: wood; metal; polymers; electronics; mechanisms.

The role is suitable for:

- an experienced Design & Technology teacher with expertise in working with one or more of the following - wood, metals, polymers, electronics, mechanisms;

an experienced teacher looking to develop their career and take on a leadership role;

or an experienced subject leader looking to move schools.

Our school can offer you:

• Ongoing training and CPD
• A friendly and welcoming place to work in a modern environment
• On-site parking
• A commitment to supporting colleagues with workload
• Family dependant days to support with family life and commitments
• A sense of belonging to the 'South' family

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

South Bromsgrove High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service. South Bromsgrove High Academy Trust is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with Company Number 8565135 whose Registered Office is at Charford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3NL

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South Bromsgrove High

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1355 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Bromsgrove High website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-bromsgrove-high

Thank you for your interest in South Bromsgrove High. ‘South’, as our school is affectionately known is a high performing academy and for many years students of all abilities have achieved results at GCSE and A level above local and national averages.
We have high expectations of all our students, and aim to equip them with the skills and experience which will enable them to be successful in the next stage of life. This may involve moving into our very successful
Sixth Form and on to university, or taking a route with more bespoke training, an apprenticeship or work-related study.
Each year we learn of former students who are happy in their careers and who remind us that the foundations for their success were laid during their time with us.
In our last Ofsted Inspection we were graded as ‘Good’ for Overall Effectiveness, with Leadership & Management, the Sixth Form and Personal Development all deemed to be ‘Outstanding’. The opening
sentences from our Ofsted report note that “South Bromsgrove High school leaders and pupils share the same high aspirations” and “Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and courteous”. Inspectors also wrote that “Leaders prioritise pupils’ personal development. The extra-curricular programme is rich
and diverse” and “Significantly high numbers of pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme”. Each year we have around 500 students participating in Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and
for some parents, our experience in the Award, and the fact that we have an amazing success rate is an important consideration in applying for South.
An important aspect of our work at South Bromsgrove is the development of highly effective teachers and leaders. As lead school within the South Bromsgrove Teacher Training Partnership, we run successful
School Direct Initial Teacher Training programmes. Our work in the provision of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for school leaders over a number of years has led the school to build strong
partnerships nationally and locally. Our work supports serving and aspirant school leaders at all levels in developing the knowledge and expertise to secure the very best outcomes for the students and
communities they serve. This means that we attract and develop the highest quality teachers who are motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated to ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to achieve their potential.

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