Head of Design Technology

Commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Derby High School is seeking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Design Technology with a forward-thinking approach. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering resistant materials and working with timbers, polymers and metals They will share our passion for developing the work of the department and for sharing good practice, and will play an active role in the School's extensive and varied co-curricular programme. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong organisational skills and a clear commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. You will combine high expectations with a supportive and collaborative approach, working closely with colleagues to ensure that pupils of all abilities make strong progress. Derby High School is a warm, academically ambitious and forward-looking school community, offering a supportive environment in which both staff and students are encouraged to thrive. In return we can offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors.
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity.
• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students.
• An excellent CPD Programme.
• Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
  
  Derby High School is seeking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Design Technology with a forward-thinking approach.
The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering resistant materials and working with timbers, polymers and metals They will share our passion for developing the work of the department and for sharing good practice, and will play an active role in the School's extensive and varied co-curricular programme. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong organisational skills and a clear commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. You will combine high expectations with a supportive and collaborative approach, working closely with colleagues to ensure that pupils of all abilities make strong progress.

Derby High School is a warm, academically ambitious and forward-looking school community, offering a supportive environment in which both staff and students are encouraged to thrive. In return we can offer you:
• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors.
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity.
• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students.
• An excellent CPD Programme.
• Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme.