Head of DT

Head of DT Barking and Dagenham September 2026 Are you an ambitious Head of DT ready to lead a successful department in a high-achieving secondary school? A thriving school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint a talented Head of DT to join its committed staff team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of DT or an outstanding DT teacher ready to step into leadership. Applicants should have a minimum of two years teaching experience and strong subject knowledge across Design and Technology. The successful Head of DT may specialise in Food Tech, Textiles, Resistant Materials, or Product Design, but must be confident across all areas of the curriculum. The school has a thriving sixth form, with many students progressing to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. This provides an exciting opportunity for the successful Head of DT to teach Product Design at A-Level and support students aiming for top destinations. The role will include:Leading the DT department strategically and academicallyTeaching DT across KS3, KS4, and Product Design at A-LevelSupporting curriculum development across all DT specialismsDriving strong GCSE outcomes and sixth form progressionCoaching and developing staff within the departmentThe school offers:Inner London pay + TLRHigh-achieving and well-motivated pupilsStrong uptake of DT at GCSEThriving sixth form provisionExcellent CPD and leadership developmentSupportive senior leadership teamIf you are a ..... full job details .....