6 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    21 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

32,916 - 51,047 (depending on skill set and experience)

Head of Department, Design & Technology job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Department, Design & Technology to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role will be to Teach Design & Technology throughout the school, working as the leading member of the Design & Technology team, setting an example of skilful teaching, excellent subject knowledge, high expectations and high achievement for all pupils.

Key responsibilities:

Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation, management and development of the area including:

  • Staff development and performance management
  • Deployment of resources and accommodation
  • Development planning
  • Data and target setting
  • Departmental handbook, guidance and policies
  • Primary liaison and post 16 progression

For more information about the role please contact us on 0161 532 5400 or email noelinetaker@abrahammoss.co.uk

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.



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.

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About Abraham Moss Community School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 16
Education phase
Through
School size
1823 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Abraham Moss Community School website
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Abraham Moss Community School is part of the Dean Trust and is an inclusive school where children flourish. There is barrier-free provision for pupils with physical disabilities. EAL teaching is a strength. Our ethos attracts pupils and staff who are committed to a multi-ethnic 3 -16 Community School where there are good relationships, good teaching and many opportunities. The Dean Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer.

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