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Role: Director of Design & Technology

Location: Across Wickersley Partnership Trust (South Yorkshire)

Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale (£58,569 - £64,691)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a visionary educator with a passion for innovation, making, and technical excellence?

Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking an ambitious and highly skilled Director of Design & Technology to lead the strategic development of D&T across our family of schools. This is a high-impact role designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and the future of digital manufacturing.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

The Role

As the Subject Director, you won't just manage a department—you will shape the future of technical education for students from KS1 through to KS5. You will lead a team of dedicated teachers and technicians, ensuring that our curriculum—spanning Product Design, Engineering, Textiles, and Food Preparation & Nutrition—is research-informed, safe, and world-class.

You will be the Lead Practitioner for the Trust, modelling outstanding teaching, driving innovation in CAD/CAM and STEM, and ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has the tools to become the designers and engineers of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a cohesive Trust-wide strategy for D&T that removes barriers to learning.

• Curriculum Design: Lead a progressive curriculum that builds technical confidence from Primary through to A-Level.

• Safety & Excellence: Oversee Health & Safety standards (DATA/CLEAPSS) and resource management across all Trust workshops and kitchens.

• Staff Development: Mentor and coach staff, lead Trust-wide CPD, and foster a culture of high expectations.

• Outcomes: Take full accountability for raising standards, particularly in NEA (Non-Exam Assessment) and vocational pathways.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified teacher with a proven track record of exceptional results in D&T or Engineering.

• A leader with a design thinking mindset, proficient in modern manufacturing (CAD/CAM, 3D printing).

• An expert in Health & Safety with the ability to manage complex technical environments.

• A collaborative professional who can inspire staff across multiple school sites.

The successful candidate must hold their Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and  Development

If you have the energy to teach with passion and the drive to ensure no child is left behind, we want to meet you.

***Closing Date: Noon, Wednesday 3rd June 2026***

***Interviews will be held W/C 8th June 2026***

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:

• Why are you applying for this position

• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)

• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned