Curriculum Lead in Design and Technology

The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 October 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: £38,247.00 - £56,715.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5990)

Curriculum Lead in Design and Technology job summary

The Kingston Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Curriculum Leader for Design and Technology. They will be committed to providing the best educational experience for students and will drive excellence in teaching, learning and leadership within the subject.

The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.

We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:

• Passionate about their subject and skilled at teaching Design and Technology at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. A keenness to shape and deliver a coherent, compelling and high quality Design and Technology curriculum;
• Willingness to develop and improve teaching and learning resources and professional development to support the delivery of excellent Design and Technology;
• Strong knowledge of current trends in Design and Technology Education, including new technologies and teaching methods;
• A strong classroom practitioner, modelling excellent practice, and supporting others in refining their teaching;
• A proven track record of achieving strong results in delivering both GCSE and A level Design and Technology;
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff and students;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities;
• Flexible and committed to engage in the wider curriculum through our Going Beyond and enrichment activities.

More details on the person specification are provided in the Job Pack

There are many benefits to working at The Kingston Academy including:

• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Teacher Pay Scales
• 2-week October Half Term break
• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme
• Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level
• Professional support sessions for NQTs and RQTs
• Staff Laptop or Chromebook
• Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications
• Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations
• Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:

• Teaching an observed lesson with a selected class group;
• Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
• Presentation and Interview with Head Teacher, Associate Headteacher and Senior colleagues.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date: 9th November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information about this post please email hr@kingstoneducationaltrust.org.

Equal Opportunities

At Kingston Educational Trust, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 The Kingston Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Kingston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kingston-academy

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