Head of Design & Technology

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  18 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) TMS/UPS Plus TLR2b (£5,867)

Head of Design & Technology job summary

TMS/UPS plus TLR2b

Are you a passionate and innovative leader in the field of Design & Technology? Cardinal Wiseman School in Coventry is seeking a dynamic Head of Design & Technology to join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Design & Technology department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement a creative and engaging curriculum that fosters artistic expression and academic excellence.
• Support and mentor staff within the department, promoting professional development and collaborative working.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages all students to explore their creative potential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Proven experience in teaching and leadership within a Creative Arts setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to promoting the arts and enhancing the cultural life of the school community.

Why Join Us?

• Health and Wellbeing Cover - Including cashback on optical, dental, therapy treatments, discounts at many high-street retailers, and access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 Counselling & Support Line - Confidential support whenever you need it
• Generous Pension Scheme - Helping you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for Progression - We’re committed to your career growth, with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training to help you reach your full potential
• A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace - Where your wellbeing comes first

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead Design & Technology at Cardinal Wiseman School to new heights, we would love to hear from you!

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy linked on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS check and social media screening will be undertaken, in addition to other relevant background checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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 Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-wiseman-catholic-school

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