Head of Technology

Overview

St James's Church of England High School is seeking a passionate candidate for the role of Head of Technology. This is a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE) position required from 1 January 2026. Location: St James Church of England High School. Salary: MPS T1 - T9 (£32,916 - £51,048) plus TLR 2A £8,611. Hours per Week: 27.50. Weeks per Year: 52.143. Contract Type: Permanent. Contract Term: AYR - All year round. Closing Date: 17/10/:00. Interview Date: TBC.

Additional information: 6 days remaining.

The Role

Head of Technology

Requirements

• Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
• Has the ability and/or experience to teach Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Understands Health and Safety and COSHH regulations in relation to ensuring safe working practice.
• Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
• Promotes the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of your subject, being passionate about teaching it well.
• Monitors students' progress and create opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
• Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues and with the wider school community.
• Makes excellent and inventive use of available resources to assist in teaching and learning.
• Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contributes to departmental policies and developments.
• Will assist in the development of the DT curriculum, ensuring the effective use of assessment to drive student progress.

Your main duties

• To provide professional leadership and management for the Technology suite of subjects which includes Design Technology and Food and Nutrition.
• To be a role model to members of the department, demonstrating excellent teaching and learning in their own practice and providing innovative curriculum thinking to drive the curriculum forward in all linked subjects.
• To raise standards across all linked subjects in Teaching and Learning and Curriculum leading to better outcomes for all.

In return, we offer

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager.
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers - we don't have performance related appraisals and pay reviews.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

Application information

For more information visit our website or contact our Business Operations Team on or by emailing . To apply please complete the attached application form via the link. Vacancy detail: SCH-TBFT-0177 - SAMpeople Recruit. Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date

Friday 17th October

Interviews

TBC