Head of Engineering, Art and Technology

The Pingle Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Engineering, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £38,400.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 1 c (1.1) £10,530

Head of Engineering, Art and Technology job summary

Engineering, Art and Technology Department Information

The Candidate

The Candidate

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic and motivated Head of Department to lead and further develop our successful Engineering, Art and Technology provision.

Expertise and proven leadership in Engineering are essential. Within your specialist area, you will have a strong understanding of and confidence in delivering an ambitious and engaging curriculum at KS4 and KS5. You will bring the vision, energy and dedication to lead the continued development of the wider curriculum, ensuring that it reflects current practice and research into effective teaching and learning.

As an experienced and inspirational leader, you will be committed to securing the highest possible standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to identify areas for development, share effective practice and drive continuous improvement across the department. With high expectations for all students, you will be passionate about creating a culture in which students are encouraged and supported to excel, develop their skills and knowledge, and recognise the opportunities available to them through further study.

An important aspect of the role will be to inspire students to develop a genuine passion for Engineering, Art and Technology and to encourage them to progress to relevant KS5 courses and beyond. You will have the vision to develop strong curriculum pathways and ensure that students are well prepared for their next steps in education, training or employment.

The department is a successful and committed team. Outcomes are currently varied. The department benefits from a broad range of experience and expertise, providing an excellent foundation on which to build success. We are looking for a leader who can harness these strengths, develop colleagues and establish an ambitious culture of continuous improvement, with a clear focus on raising standards and securing the best possible outcomes for every student.

At The Pingle Academy, we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to serve a community where we can make a genuine difference to children’s lives and futures every day. We are looking for an inspirational teacher and leader who shares this commitment; someone who is passionate about young people, believes deeply in their potential and is determined to maximise their opportunities and life chances.

If you are an experienced and ambitious professional who is ready to lead a successful department, inspire colleagues and students, and make a significant contribution to the continued development of our curriculum and outcomes, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We welcome applications from experienced Heads of Department, alongside those ready to take the next steps in developing their career.

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.

Our People Strategy

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.

Progresses - Staff Development and CPD

Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Thrives - Wellbeing

We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
• One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private heathcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• BHSF health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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 The Pingle Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Pingle Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pingle-academy

The Pingle Academy is a successful and well-respected comprehensive school which became an academy in May 2017 as part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We currently cater for 1429 students aged 11–19 and have been over-subscribed for the past five years. The academy enjoys an excellent reputation.

Our academy is truly inclusive and includes Enhanced Resource Sections for students with mild learning difficulties and students with more complex needs. In addition, we have our own alternative provision, which caters for a small number of students who find mainstream classes challenging. Our staff share responsibility for creating a safe and pleasant place to learn and work and are proud of our efforts to educate and care for all our students, whatever their abilities, to ensure that every student’s potential is fulfilled.

We are proud of our caring and inclusive community, and our values of WORK HARD, BE KIND, CHOOSE WISELY are present in all aspects of academy life.

In 2019, the academy enjoyed its best-ever results both at GCSE and A Level. In October 2021, OFSTED judged the academy as GOOD in all areas.

Our priority is to help parents/carers prepare their children for adult lives in a rapidly changing world. We aim to provide a broad and stimulating curriculum; we set high expectations for work and behaviour, and we encourage students to aspire to these standards with confidence.

We value our staff, ensuring that we look after and care for their wellbeing through professional development, mental health provision and supporting staff with their workload.

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