Design & Technology - Subject Lead

St Augustine's Catholic College, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EN

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  27 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design Technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS + TLR 2b

Design & Technology - Subject Lead job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced teacher to lead a vital subject area, shaping the creative and technical skills of our students while driving innovation and excellence in teaching and learning. As the Subject Lead for Design and Technology, you will be responsible for developing and implementing an engaging and ambitious curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity in pupils. You will lead a skilled and committed team of teachers and technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and promotes high standards of teaching and learning.

In this role, you will inspire students to explore a broad range of disciplines within Design and Technology, from product design and engineering to food technology and textiles. You will ensure that lessons are underpinned by a strong understanding of real-world applications, preparing students for the demands of higher education and careers in STEM related fields.

You will have the opportunity to oversee the development of innovative projects, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including modern workshops, CAD/CAM technologies, and digital design tools. Your leadership will empower students to develop their problem-solving, critical thinking, and practical skills, enabling them to thrive in an ever evolving world.

This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while shaping the future of Design and Technology at our academy. If you are an enthusiastic leader with a clear vision for the subject and a commitment to achieving the highest standards, we would love to hear from you.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Augustine's Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 965 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Augustine's Catholic College website (opens in new tab)
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