Subject Leader of Design & Technology

Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR currently £5389.00pa | Outer London

Subject Leader of Design & Technology job summary

Subject Leader of Design & Technology

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form

MPS/UPS + TLR currently £5389.00pa | Outer London

Permanent Full-time

Required for September 2026

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with high expectations, encouraging our students to be aspirational with their learning and to enjoy all aspects of school life. We are looking to appoint an exceptional Subject Leader of Design & Technology to lead and drive forward an ambitious, innovative D&T curriculum.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a well qualified and committed practitioner to take the next step in their career. We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a genuine passion for Design & Technology, the ability to teach confidently across specialisms, and the vision to lead a thriving subject area.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Design & Technology across Key Stages 3–5

• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance within the department

• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in developing their expertise

• Teach across a range of D&T disciplines with creativity, confidence and adaptability

• Contribute to extra curricular opportunities that enrich students’ learning

• Champion innovation, practical learning and high standards of achievement

A specialism in Food would be highly desirable, and the ability to deliver high quality Food Preparation & Nutrition lessons will be considered a strong advantage.

We currently deliver Product Design and Food Preparation & Nutrition across KS3, 4 and 5. Year 7 and 8 students follow a carousel system and complete two projects during the year, so you may also be involved in teaching other areas of D&T. Our exam boards are AQA GCSE Product Design, AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition and AQA A Level Product Design WJEC AAQ in Food Science and Nutrition. The ability to teach up to A Level/Key Stage 5 is essential.

This post is full time, permanent, and required for September 2026. Pay scale is MPS/UPS Outer London + TLR. This role may be suitable for an ambitious teacher ready to step into leadership within a supportive and well structured environment.

If you are a passionate educator looking to make a significant impact in a thriving and supportive school, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 16 March 2026

Why Join Us?

At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, you will find:

• A supportive, forward thinking and values driven leadership team

• Dedicated colleagues who prioritise professional growth and reflective practice

• A strong culture of learning, achievement and mutual respect

• Opportunities to develop your leadership in a nurturing and aspirational environment

Accreditations

Our OFSTED Inspection in September 2023 confirmed that Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form continues to be an Outstanding school. Our recent Quality Assurance Review (QAR) with Challenge Partners recognised us as a Leading School, and we are proud to hold World Class School Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to providing the very best education for our students.

Safeguarding and Equality

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search of publicly available information. Any concerns will be discussed at interview.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form reserves the right to close this advert early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications are via Eteach; referees may be contacted prior to interview as stated in the application.

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.

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

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1486 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tolworth-girls-school-and-sixth-form

Tolworth Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a large over-subscribed comprehensive school in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London. We have over 1400 student on roll including almost 300 in our mixed gender Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school and are committed to providing an excellent education to the diverse community we serve.

Aims
To provide a secure, nurturing and inspirational learning environment

To develop confident and happy young people who make a positive contribution to our society

To encourage respect for others, resilience and a love of learning in all students

To engender in our students, the skills needed so that they can shape their own future

Ethos
We believe that every student should have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential and realise their dream

We value every student as an individual with their own spiritual, cultural and individual strengths that enrich our school community

We celebrate the achievements of all, encouraging our students to flourish and to value each other

‘Let your light so shine - Be the best you can be’

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