14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027 or sooner by negotiation

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 May 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

Permanent

Pay scale

L1 - L5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role:Head of Design Technology

Academy:Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date:January 2027 or sooner by negotiation

Salary (Actual Salary): L1 - L5£51,773 to £57,137

Working Pattern: Full Time - Monday to Friday

Are you a visionary Design and Technology educator ready to lead the subject department, providing clear, cohesive direction and inspiring high achievement? Join us as a Head of Department at Outwood Academy Redcar, where you will communicate a clear purpose and vision, motivate colleagues, and implement whole-Academy initiatives to ensure your department meets ambitious academic targets. This role is designed for someone who models the Academy's values, promotes innovative teaching strategies, and is dedicated to securing continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students.

About the Academy:

Outwood Academy Redcar welcomes students aged 11-16, located in the coastal town of Redcar near Middlesbrough in the North-East region.

Outwood Academy Redcar is a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity among students. We strive to provide a comprehensive and inspiring learning environment where students can develop technical skills and a passion for design and technology, preparing them for future challenges in a rapidly evolving world.

Our academy is known for its warm and supportive environment, with a focus on inclusion and providing opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom for our students. There is a real sense of togetherness within the team of staff, who work closely to consistently manage our high standards, creating a calm environment conducive for learning and achievement.

About the Department:

Our Design and Technology department at Outwood Academy Redcar is a center of creativity, boasting a high expectations environment that includes state of the art 3D printers, laser engravers, and dedicated computer suites. This commitment to excellence extends to our Food Technology department, which features a professional grade culinary room equipped with a blast freezer and a comprehensive range of catering tools. By providing access to such industry standard resources, we ensure our staff are fully supported in delivering an ambitious, modern curriculum that prepares students for the future of engineering and the culinary arts. The department offers a broad DT experience for KS3 students as well as opportunities in KS4 to undertake qualifications in 3D design, hospitality and catering and Computer Science

What the school offers its staff

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

  • Competitive Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

  • Professional Growth:Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.

  • Workload & Support:Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

  • Wellbeing & Flexibility:Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

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

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Outwood Academy Redcar

School type
Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
614 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Outwood Academy Redcar website
Email address
m.hollick@redcar.outwood.com
Phone number
01642 289211
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Part of the Outwood Family since 2017, Outwood Academy Redcar is an 11-16 academy, based in the coastal town of Redcar in the north-east, near Middlesbrough, Ofsted rated Good in 2021.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Redcar

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.hollick@redcar.outwood.com.

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