Head of Design and Technology (Maternity Cover)
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - To be confirmed - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2c (8,611)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Design and Technology Department
This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead our Design and Technology team at a time when the curriculum is being re-launched and refined. The Design and Technology Department is a popular curriculum area within our rapidly improving school. The Design and Technology Department is well-resourced and offers a range of disciplines at KS3 including Product Design, Textiles and Food. We currently offer GCSE Design and Technology alongside a course in Hospitality at KS4 and are looking for someone with the ability to offer Product Design.
At The Bluecoat School every lesson counts and we centre our practice in the classroom around quality first teaching. Expectations in lessons are high and tasks are ambitious for all, so you will need to be passionate about developing pedagogy to enable all students to make good progress.
We are seeking a Head of Department to run our Design and Technology Department with a specialism in Design and Technology or Product Design.
What the school offers its staff
The Blue Coat School
The Blue Coat School joined the South Farnham Educational Trust and is the second, secondary school alongside Brighton Hill School. As such, we are in a great position to be at the forefront of educational developments to provide the best possible school experience for our students.
There is a strong sense of community within the school and a real desire amongst staff to grow and develop our teaching and provision. We are committed to ensuring a truly inclusive, enjoyable and successful school environment for all children.
Every student has a place in our school and the team are committed to high standards and expectations in every aspect of our work. We aim to grow and develop as a school community to meet these expectations which will best prepare our students for a successful and happy life after their journey with us.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 896 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Blue Coat School Basingstoke website
- Email address
- recruitment@tbcs.sfet.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01256322691
Arranging a visit to The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tbcs.sfet.org.uk.
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