Subject Leader of Design and Technology

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

16 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject: Design and technology
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS/UPS
Additional allowances: TLR 2c plus London Fringe allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspirational, experienced and dynamic Teacher of Design and Technology, who is seeking a new challenge? If so, you could be the right fit to join our teaching team in Hemel Hempstead.

Overview of the role

You’ll be responsible for teaching students from various ages and abilities the importance of working safely in the workshops and food preparation areas.

The right candidate will have:

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
Relevant specialist qualifications and experience (e.g. DATA accreditations)
Ability to deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons and promote a love for a range of working methods and machinery
Understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements for Design and Technology
Enthusiasm and commitment to extra-curricular Design and Technology activities for the enrichment of learners and the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

Why John F Kennedy Catholic School?

You’ll be offered professional development opportunities and guidance from the senior leadership team. You’ll be joining a friendly team where commitment to raising standards in education for our students is vital. If you are a passionate and dedicated Design and Technology Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.

There may be a recruitment allowance available for a suitable candidate.

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.