Subject Leader Design Technology

Kings Heath Secondary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0QP

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32916 and £51047 - temporary R&R for suitably qualified candidate
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2a £3526

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Subject Lead Design Technology to lead our thriving DT Department and teach to GCSE level. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced educator to contribute to the strategic direction of Design Technology across the school.

If you are passionate about DT and are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic and forward thinking school.

Visits to the school are encouraged to see us in action

You will need to be:

• Passionate about DT and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve
• Committed to continuous professional development

• Be fully committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive environment for everyone
• Have excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and tenacity

Please note we do not accept CVs

What the school offers its staff

We have a fantastic DT department with fully equipped workshops, strong GCSE results and a dedicated DT technician. We have a flourishing teaching and learning group that staff are welcome to apply to join. Our CPD and induction package is excellent, with many staff enrolled on NPQ’s and courses through the Chartered College of Teaching. There are also many opportunities to collaborate and develop through the South Area Network and our challenge partner links.

We are committed to wellbeing for all and supporting staff with their work life balance. We believe in educating the whole child having a comprehensive programme of trips, visits and extracurricular activities which we believe to be just as important as their timetabled lessons.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Subject Leader DT March 26 PS.doc - 250 KB (opens in new tab)

Subject Lead DT March 26 JD.docx - 62.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Subject Lead DT advert Mar 26.docx - 65.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kings Heath Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 783 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Heath Secondary School website
• Email address: j.phelan@khss.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-heath-boys

Kings Heath Secondary School is an 11-16 seven form entry secondary school located in South Birmingham.

Arranging a visit to Kings Heath Secondary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.phelan@khss.org.uk.

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