11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026 (or earlier)

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    12 February 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

£37,107.00 - £51,051.00 Annually (Actual)

Head of Design Technology with TLR2B (with Whole trust responsibilities) job summary

Are you an ambitious, values‑driven leader who wants to make a genuine difference? Cornelius Vermuyden School is moving forward with pace and purpose, and we are looking for a Head of Department who can help shape the next stage of our improvement journey.

This is an exciting time to join us. The school has stabilised, culture is shifting, and we are building the clarity, consistency and ambition our pupils deserve. If you visit, you will see a school that has changed for the better; calmer, more purposeful, and increasingly proud. We think you’ll be won over by our children, our staff, and the direction we are travelling in.

As a key member of our Middle Leadership Team, you will play a central role in driving our strategic vision and priorities. You will support and challenge staff to secure the very best outcomes for pupils, while helping to build a culture rooted in aspiration, inclusion and high standards.

We are seeking someone who:

  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner.
  • Has experience working with pupils with a diverse range of abilities and needs.
  • Leads with integrity, high expectations and a genuine belief that every child can succeed.
  • Communicates clearly and confidently with pupils, staff and families.
  • Understands that context informs decisions but does not define expectations or lower ambition.

As a partner school of South East Essex Academy Trust, we benefit from strong partnerships with local schools and a commitment to high‑quality professional learning. We offer excellent opportunities for leadership development and ongoing career progression.

We would strongly encourage you to visit us before applying. Seeing the school in action will give you a real sense of who we are and where we are heading.

To arrange a tour or a conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01268 685011 or admin@corneliusvermuyden.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cornelius Vermuyden School.

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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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

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About The Cornelius Vermuyden School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
727 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.

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