Lead Teacher of Design and Technology
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22b9fb38-5238-437f-9b71-dde2a72aad38 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:
• Provide strategic leadership for Design and Technology across Key Stages 3–5
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance within the department
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in developing their expertise
• Teach across a range of Design and Technology disciplines with creativity, confidence and adaptability
• Contribute to extracurricular opportunities that enrich students’ learning
Champion innovation, practical learning and high standards of achievement
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Outstanding middle leadership and senior leadership training opportunities, and opportunities to participate in transition and curriculum development and delivery across the Wessex Learning Trust
• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Reduction in teaching contact time to enable you to fulfil your leadership responsibility
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:
• Provide strategic leadership for Design and Technology across Key Stages 3–5
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and quality assurance within the department
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in developing their expertise
• Teach across a range of Design and Technology disciplines with creativity, confidence and adaptability
• Contribute to extracurricular opportunities that enrich students’ learning
Champion innovation, practical learning and high standards of achievement
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Outstanding middle leadership and senior leadership training opportunities, and opportunities to participate in transition and curriculum development and delivery across the Wessex Learning Trust
• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Reduction in teaching contact time to enable you to fulfil your leadership responsibility
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.