Head of Technology

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  14 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 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) TMS/UPS Plus TLR1a (£10,174)

Head of Technology job summary

Lead the Future of Technology Education!Inspire. Innovate. Transform.

Are you ready to shape the next generation of digital creators and innovators? Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is looking for an exceptional Head of Technology to lead our faculty, covering IT, Computing, and Design Technology. This is your chance to drive innovation, empower students, and make a lasting impact.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a faculty at the heart of technological education.
• Design a future-focused curriculum that sparks creativity and ambition.
• Collaborate with industry and higher education to open doors for students.
• Join a school that values excellence, creativity, and community spirit.

Your Mission

• Provide visionary leadership for the Technology faculty.
• Deliver an engaging curriculum that prepares students for the digital age.
• Inspire and develop a talented team of educators.
• Champion STEM initiatives and innovative learning experiences.
• Lead on whole school projects focussing on Technology
• Drive change to facilities and resources to ensure we have state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate educator with expertise in IT, Computing, and/or Design Technology.
• Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to motivate and inspire.
• A commitment to raising standards and driving innovation.

In return we can offer:

• Health and Wellbeing Cover - Including cashback on optical, dental, therapy treatments, discounts at many high-street retailers, and access to a wide range of wellbeing services
• 24/7 Counselling & Support Line - Confidential support whenever you need it
• Generous Pension Scheme - Helping you plan and invest in your future
• Opportunities for Progression - We’re committed to your career growth, with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training to help you reach your full potential
• A Supportive and Inclusive Workplace - Where your wellbeing comes first

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy linked on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS check and social media screening will be undertaken, in addition to other relevant background checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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 Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-wiseman-catholic-school

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