Head of Design Technology

Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0AQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

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: MPS/UPS + TLR2C (£8,611)

Head of Design Technology job summary

Join Our Team as a Head of Design Technology

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about making a positive impact? Do you want to be part of a thriving organisation where people are valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best?

At Hope Academy, part of All Saints Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional education and opportunities for our children, young people and communities. Guided by our values of Aspiration, Inclusion and Service, we are looking for a talented and motivated Head of Design Technology to join our team.

Why Join Us?

As part of our family of academies, you'll benefit from:

A welcoming, supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A culture that values wellbeing, innovation and continuous improvement

The opportunity to contribute to transforming the lives of children and young people

Being part of a Trust that believes we are stronger when we work together for the common good

About the Role

As our Head of Design Technology, you will play an important role in supporting the success of our organisation and helping us deliver outstanding outcomes for our pupils, colleagues and wider community.

We are seeking an individual who:

Is enthusiastic, committed and proactive

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrates professionalism and integrity

Shares our commitment to aspiration, inclusion and service

Is eager to contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture

About All Saints Multi Academy Trust

All Saints Multi Academy Trust is jointly sponsored by the Diocese and the Archdiocese of Liverpool and is built on the belief that we are better together. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to work in partnership with the communities we serve.

Ready to Apply?

If you are excited by the opportunity to join a values-led organisation and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that is stronger together for the common good.

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 Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 

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 Hope Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hope Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hope-academy

Hope Academy is a £33 million joint faith Academy which opened in September 2011. We are currently on a journey to become an ‘outstanding Academy’. Staff and students are driven by our core values of Respect, Courage and Ambition

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