Head of Design Technology

Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR dependant on experience

Head of Design Technology job summary

Head of Design Technology

Location: Cedars Upper & Linslade School

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum. TLR to be discussed at interview, dependant on experience

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026

At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2022. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish.

Currently, we are seeking an exceptional DT & Art teacher to join our highly experienced and successful department. We are looking for teachers who are positive, committed and ambitious who want to inspire and extend our students. You should be able to encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest possible standards as well as share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils.

Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper and Linslade School, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Leanne Ringsell HR Officer hr@cedarsupper.co.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 21st January 2026.Interviews will commence from Friday 23rd January 2026.

Visit our website:www.cedarsupper.org.uk/

https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper @linsladeSchool

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 Cedars Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1055 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cedars Upper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cedars-upper-school-leighton-buzzard

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