Curriculum Lead of Design Technology

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2B (£5,870)

Curriculum Lead of Design Technology job summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the school curriculum for Design Technology.
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Monitor student progress and ensure curriculum goals are met.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align curriculum strategy with school vision.
• Promote best practices and continuous professional development within teaching staff.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a visionary and enthusiastic leader who can:

• Drive the development and delivery of a high-quality, engaging curriculum.

• Inspire and support teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.

• Analyse and use data to improve student outcomes and close attainment gaps.

• Collaborate effectively with staff, students, and the wider school community.

• Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and a commitment to raising standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for education, and a proven track record of improving teaching and learning.

What we offer

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we invest heavily in our people and provide a supportive environment where staff can develop and thrive.

In return, we offer:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A strong coaching and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to lead whole-school initiatives and make strategic impact
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and counselling support)
• Modern facilities and a welcoming, values-driven school community

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

For more information on the role, please email: recruitment@altusep.com

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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