Head of Design & Technology

Lutterworth College, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4EW

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
24 August 2026
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048
Pay scale: MPS/UPS
Additional allowances: TLR2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of Design & Technology

Full-time

Permanent position

To start September 2026

Salary – MPS/UPS plus TLR2

We aim to recruit the best teachers who teach the best lessons. For this reason, we try to articulate clearly our vision, values and expectations when putting together information for applicants and we always give a lot of attention to appointing the right person.

We aim to recruit staff who:

Are excited by their role and the opportunity to ensure our young people flourish;
Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
Will subscribe to the ethos of the Trust and ‘go the extra mile’ in terms of time and commitment to get the very best success for our students;
Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive student/teacher relationships;
Are quick to praise and slow to criticise; and
Are not afraid to admit to seeing themselves as potential leaders of the future.

If you would like to know more about this vacancy, or about the school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would love to give you a tour, or to put you in touch with a school leader who will be more than happy to give you a call to discuss the role. Email Diane Orton (d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com) for more information, or to submit your application.

We welcome applications from main scale & UPS teachers equally.

The closing date for all applications is: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 (9am)

Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026

NB: We reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

A strong commitment to your training and development.
Fantastic students who are a pleasure to work with.
Excellent facilities & resources.
The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ lives.
Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Package

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.

Design and Technology is a popular and valued subject within our school and plays a key role in delivering our ambition to provide a high-quality, ambitious and inclusive curriculum for all students. The department benefits from excellent, well-resourced specialist facilities and a broad, engaging curriculum offer, supported by an established and experienced team of six staff who share a genuine passion for their subject and are committed to inspiring this in the students they teach. Outcomes across the department are strong, reflecting the quality of teaching and the engagement of students.

At Key Stage 3, students experience a range of disciplines including Product Design, Textiles and Food, providing them with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and creativity. The department is housed in purpose-built specialist spaces, including two brand new food rooms, two newly refurbished textiles rooms, two specialist workshops, dedicated classroom spaces and a computer suite for design and CAD/CAM work. The department is well resourced with a wide range of specialist equipment, including extensive material-specific CAM machinery, enabling students to design and manufacture high-quality outcomes. The department also benefits from the support of five dedicated technicians.

We aim to keep class sizes within Design and Technology below 21 students wherever possible, supporting a safe, well-managed environment and enabling high-quality practical teaching and learning.

At Key Stage 4, we currently offer GCSE Design & Technology, GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition and GCSE Art: Fashion & Textiles. Uptake across these courses is strong, with four groups studying Food Preparation & Nutrition, three groups studying Design & Technology and two groups studying Fashion & Textiles. At Key Stage 5, numbers are also strong, with two groups studying A Level Design & Technology next year.

The department offers a strong co-curricular programme, including participation in F1 in Schools, inter-house competitions and opportunities for students to further develop their skills in Design and Technology for enjoyment beyond the classroom.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with experience across any material area within Design and Technology. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader to shape and further develop the curriculum and provision, building on existing strengths and ensuring it remains ambitious, coherent and inclusive for all students.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to embed high-quality curriculum planning, consistent teaching approaches and effective assessment. There is a strong focus on developing independent learners, establishing clear routines within practical lessons, and ensuring a consistent experience for all students.

This role would suit an ambitious and reflective leader who is passionate about Design and Technology and committed to driving continued improvement in both curriculum and outcomes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lutterworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks including evidence of your right to work in the UK, online checks and a satisfactory Health Check. References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.