Job Description

Head of Design Technology – Barking & Dagenham | September Start
Leadership Scale - Inner London

Ribbons & Reeves are proud to be working with Jo Richardson Community School to recruit an ambitious and experienced Head of Design Technology for September. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Head of Design Technology to lead a successful department in a school recently graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (May 2024).

As Head of Design Technology, you will join a school where pupils achieve exceptionally well and outcomes continue to improve year-on-year. The school’s broad, rich and ambitious curriculum goes beyond national expectations, providing an excellent platform for a Head of Design Technology to further develop an already strong curriculum.

The successful Head of Design Technology will thrive in a school where behaviour and attitudes are exemplary. Pupils are highly motivated, take pride in their learning, and contribute to a calm, purposeful environment—ideal for a Head of Design Technology to lead with impact.

The successful Head of Design Technology will benefit from:

• Joining an Outstanding school with consistently strong academic performance
• Attainment 8 of 5.0 (2025), reflecting excellent GCSE outcomes
• Strong subject attainment, including 79% Grade 4+ in English and 74% in Maths
• A-Level APS of 37 (2025) with 64% of students achieving A-B grades
• A highly supportive leadership team focused on development and wellbeing for every Head of Design Technology

As Head of Design Technology, you will lead a department where creativity, innovation, and practical skills are highly valued. The Head of Design Technology will drive teaching and learning, support staff, and ensure students continue to achieve excellent outcomes.

This role would suit an experienced teacher ready to step into a Head of Design Technology position or an established Head of Design Technology seeking a new challenge.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level’s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Head of Design Technology in Barking and Dagenham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Head of Design Technology role.