Subject Leader of Design & Technology - Full time/Part time

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint a Full Time or Part Time Subject Leader of Design & Technology to lead the subject from September 2026. This vacancy presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Teacher or current Head of Department to make an impact on an important area of the national curriculum. The Subject Leader of D&T should be prepared to pursue high academic standards and able to deliver an excellent education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead the provision of D&T for students at the school as we work towards delivering a full and balanced curriculum.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Leader of Design & Technology specialising in Resistant Materials;
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Have a love of all areas of design technology, including product design and textiles;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.