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Head of Design Technology - WandsworthMarchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
Head of Design Technology - Wandsworth

Head of Design Technology - Wandsworth

Marchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Salary
£40,317.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
📐 Head of Design & Technology (TLR 1b/Leadership Scale) – Wandsworth 🛠️ Lead a Creative and Innovative Faculty in Inner London, Start January 2026 We are seeking an inspirational, strategically-minded Head of Design & Technology to lead the successful department within a high-achieving secondary school/academy in the London Borough of Wandsworth . This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position starting in January 2026 (or sooner). Head of DT required (TLR 1b or Leadership Scale) Full-time, Permanent position starting January 2026 High-achieving secondary school in Wandsworth, Inner London Lead and teach DT across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (GCSE/A-Level/Vocational) The Opportunity The successful applicant will be an exceptional Design & Technology specialist with the proven ability to lead an entire subject department, manage specialist staff, and drive strategic vision. This is a senior middle leadership post that involves overseeing all disciplines within DT (e.g., Graphics, Resistant Materials, Food Technology) and ensuring outstanding practical and academic results at all key stages. The post will be compensated with a senior Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR 1b) or potentially an L-Scale point, reflecting the significant responsibility for the curriculum, departmental budget, specialist workshop management, and the overall performance of the DT provision. You will manage technical resources and ensure consistency and excellence in teaching quality across all disciplines. The School This is an academically rigorous and well-regarded school in Wandsworth, known for its strong focus on creativity and innovation. The DT department is highly successful, equipped with excellent facilities, and plays a vital role in providing a broad and challenging curriculum. Located in Inner London, the school benefits from superb transport links. The school offers a supportive, collaborative working environment and provides tailored CPD programmes with clear pathways for progression to senior leadership. We Are Looking For: A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) . A proven track record of excellent DT teaching with essential experience teaching at Key Stage 5 (A-Level or Vocational) . Significant leadership experience (e.g., Second in Department, Subject Coordinator, or existing Head of Department). Strong practical skills and the ability to inspire high academic achievement and foster future design and engineering careers. The strategic vision to develop and enrich the curriculum, including coordinating extracurricular projects and links with industry. Salary and Benefits Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) for Inner London Teachers (currently £40,317 - £62,496 for 2025/2026). Senior TLR Payment: A TLR 1b is typical for this role, ranging from £12,943 to £17,216 (for 2025/2026). Alternatively, the role may be placed on the Leadership Pay Spine (L-Scale) depending on the school's structure. Excellent, structured professional development and career progression pathways in a high-achieving environment. If you are an ambitious Design & Technology specialist ready to lead a creative department within a superb Wandsworth school , please submit your CV outlining your suitability and vision for the department.
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