Head of Department for Design Technology - Rossington All Saints Academy
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | MPR / UPR (£32,916 to £51,048) with an additional TLR2A payment of £3,527 per annum. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Delta Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Rossington All Saints Academy are looking to appoint a Head of Department for Design Technology to join our academy in January 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
Lead. Inspire. Make a Lasting Impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Head of Design Technology with an Engineering specialism to join our ambitious and forward-thinking Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is passionate about raising standards and driving progress across a department.
At Rossington All Saints Academy, we believe that every student—regardless of background or ability—deserves a high-quality education. Our mission is to ensure all students leave us as happy, well-qualified, and confident young adults, ready to thrive in sixth form, college, university, or the world of work.
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Why Join Us?
• Strategic Leadership Opportunity
As Head of Department, you’ll shape curriculum intent, lead on teaching and learning strategies, and drive student outcomes, working alongside a committed senior leadership team.
• Outstanding Facilities
Our modern campus is just minutes from the M18 and A1 and boasts exceptional facilities, including state-of-the-art science labs, technology suites, and extensive sports amenities.
• Commitment to Staff Development
We invest heavily in our people. High-quality CPD is embedded into our culture, and as part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, you'll have access to a wide network of support and career development pathways.
• Collaborative, Reflective Culture
We constantly evaluate and evolve our practice to improve both student experience and staff wellbeing. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, feedback, and shared success.
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This is more than a leadership role—it’s your chance to shape the future of a department and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Your new school
The Academy is looking to build on the success of recent years, and you will be joining an academy where all students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We treat our young people with respect and give them all the opportunity to achieve their potential. Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well qualified, confident young adults who go on to excel in the local sixth forms, colleges, universities, and the wider world.
We are within easy reach of the motorway network with the Academy being situated minutes from the M18 and A1. Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent technology spaces. You will be joining an Academy that places learning at the heart of everything it does and with high quality CPD being available to all staff. We are part of the Doncaster Opportunity Area that is prioritising improvements to education and numeracy and literacy outcomes, alongside a drive to recruit and retain high quality, motivated teachers to the area.
We continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.
**Click here to view a video from some of our Leadership Team, giving an insight into the Academy**
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-academies-trust/
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deltatrustjobs
Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
Lead. Inspire. Make a Lasting Impact.
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Head of Design Technology with an Engineering specialism to join our ambitious and forward-thinking Academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is passionate about raising standards and driving progress across a department.
At Rossington All Saints Academy, we believe that every student—regardless of background or ability—deserves a high-quality education. Our mission is to ensure all students leave us as happy, well-qualified, and confident young adults, ready to thrive in sixth form, college, university, or the world of work.
________________________________________
Why Join Us?
• Strategic Leadership Opportunity
As Head of Department, you’ll shape curriculum intent, lead on teaching and learning strategies, and drive student outcomes, working alongside a committed senior leadership team.
• Outstanding Facilities
Our modern campus is just minutes from the M18 and A1 and boasts exceptional facilities, including state-of-the-art science labs, technology suites, and extensive sports amenities.
• Commitment to Staff Development
We invest heavily in our people. High-quality CPD is embedded into our culture, and as part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, you'll have access to a wide network of support and career development pathways.
• Collaborative, Reflective Culture
We constantly evaluate and evolve our practice to improve both student experience and staff wellbeing. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, feedback, and shared success.
________________________________________
This is more than a leadership role—it’s your chance to shape the future of a department and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Your new school
The Academy is looking to build on the success of recent years, and you will be joining an academy where all students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We treat our young people with respect and give them all the opportunity to achieve their potential. Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well qualified, confident young adults who go on to excel in the local sixth forms, colleges, universities, and the wider world.
We are within easy reach of the motorway network with the Academy being situated minutes from the M18 and A1. Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent technology spaces. You will be joining an Academy that places learning at the heart of everything it does and with high quality CPD being available to all staff. We are part of the Doncaster Opportunity Area that is prioritising improvements to education and numeracy and literacy outcomes, alongside a drive to recruit and retain high quality, motivated teachers to the area.
We continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.
**Click here to view a video from some of our Leadership Team, giving an insight into the Academy**
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-academies-trust/
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deltatrustjobs
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.