Head of Department – Design & Technology

MPS/UPR (Outer London) + TLR (£7,847)

Required from September 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Design & Technology specialist with a talent for leadership to share their knowledge and love of their subject in our vibrant and supportive grammar school setting, where a focus on STEM is a school priority.

The DT department applies a ‘doing’ approach to learning, merging creativity with design and engineering to stunning effect. This summer, students achieved 100% A*-B at A level and 97% 9-7 at GCSE, demonstrating the students’ engagement in the subject. The dedicated work of the DT department and enthusiasm for the subject, has resulted in two Sixth Form students recently receiving Arkwright Scholarships.

While the successful candidate will be confident in teaching Design & Technology to high achieving students, the school will support the development of the skills needed to lead a department, and previous management experience is therefore not essential.

We can offer:

• the opportunity to join a highly successful DT department with a wide range of experience and expertise
• a stimulating and creative environment that has the workshop facilities to promote a range of DT initiatives
• the support of a dedicated technician
• a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who work together to promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
• a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development
• the chance to work in an Ofsted judged ‘Outstanding’ school – October 2021
• a two-week October half term
• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)

Candidates suitable for the role will:

• be able to teach Resistant Materials or Graphic Products or Product Design to KS4
• be at an advantage if they can teach Product Design to KS5 and all disciplines, including Food Technology, to KS3
• be an excellent classroom practitioner
• be able to stretch and challenge able students to achieve highly
• have the ability to communicate effectively with all staff, students and parents

The Tiffin Girls’ School is ideally situated just fifteen minutes’ walk from Kingston upon Thames town centre and mainline station (Zone 6). For further information about our school please see our web site.

Please apply using the downloadable application form on this page or available on our website or from the school office.

Closing date: Monday 18 March 2024 at 9am

Interviews: week commencing 18 March 2024

The school reserves the right to interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to enhanced child protection screening including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.