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Head of Design Technology

Suffolk Jobs Direct 🇬🇧 Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Part-time

The Head of Design Technology will inspire pupils from Years 3 to 8 by delivering a broad and engaging Design Technology curriculum. The role involves fostering creativity, practical skills, and confidence while teaching subjects such as engineering and food technology.

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Design Technology will inspire pupils from Years 3 to 8 by delivering a broad and engaging Design Technology curriculum. The role involves fostering creativity, practical skills, and confidence while teaching subjects such as engineering and food technology.

Requirements

  • The candidate should be an experienced educator capable of teaching across a wide age range within a prep school environment. Applicants must be prepared to undergo safeguarding checks and provide criminal conviction information.

Key Skills

Design Technology curriculum delivery Teaching engineering concepts Teaching food technology Curriculum development Creative facilitation Student mentorship Safeguarding compliance Classroom management Educational leadership Cross‑age teaching Lesson planning Assessment design Collaboration with staff Professional development

About Suffolk Jobs Direct

Reimagine the possibilities. As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are. As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves. We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

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