Head of Technology / DT Teacher
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
10 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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: 1 FTE Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range - Leadership, depending on position
What skills and experience we're looking for
At The Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially. We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
We are looking for either a Head of Technology faculty, or a Design Technology teacher, to join our team.
At Key Stage 3, Technology operates on a carousel system. All students study a minimum of three of the following subjects: Textiles, Food, Product Design and Ceramics. They also enjoy two fortnightly lessons in Art and Design. At Key Stage 4, we offer: Food Preparation and Nutrition, 3D Design, Textile Design and Art, Craft and Design (Pearson). Technology, especially Food Preparation and Nutrition, remains a consistently popular options choice and resources are first class. They include 2 specialist food rooms, a design classroom, a ceramics studio with 2 kilns and 3 art studios.
Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome. To make an appointment please contact Catherine Downes, Executive Headteacher’s P.A: cdownes@ramseyacademy.com Alternatively, for an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Head of School, Mr Appleford, on01787472481.
Work Schedule:
1 FTE
Permanent
How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to office@ramseyacademy.com
Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025, at Midnight
Interview Date: To be Confirmed
What the school offers its staff
Further details are available from: t: 01787472481 e: office@ramseyaccademy.com w: ramseyacademy.com
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 744 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead website
- Email address
- Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy
Arranging a visit to The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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