Job title: Head of DT
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Job published: 21-04-2026
Job ID: 118747

Job Description

Head of DT | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026

Are you an ambitious Head of DT ready to lead a successful department in a high-achieving secondary school? A thriving school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint a talented Head of DT to join its committed staff team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of DT or an outstanding DT teacher ready to step into leadership. Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ teaching experience and strong subject knowledge across Design and Technology. The successful Head of DT may specialise in Food Tech, Textiles, Resistant Materials, or Product Design, but must be confident across all areas of the curriculum.

The school has a thriving sixth form, with many students progressing to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. This provides an exciting opportunity for the successful Head of DT to teach Product Design at A-Level and support students aiming for top destinations.

The role will include:

  • Leading the DT department strategically and academically
  • Teaching DT across KS3, KS4, and Product Design at A-Level
  • Supporting curriculum development across all DT specialisms
  • Driving strong GCSE outcomes and sixth form progression
  • Coaching and developing staff within the department

The school offers:

  • Inner London pay + TLR
  • High-achieving and well-motivated pupils
  • Strong uptake of DT at GCSE
  • Thriving sixth form provision
  • Excellent CPD and leadership development
  • Supportive senior leadership team

If you are a passionate Head of DT looking for the next stage in your career, this is a superb opportunity. Apply today and become a Head of DT in a school where ambition and achievement are at the heart of everything.

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Head of DT | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026 | INDTEACH