Head of Design and Technology

Head of Design & Technology required from September 2026

Salary:MPS1 - UPS3 plus TLR2c

Closing date for applications:Friday 10th April 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will be held: Thursday 30th April 2026

The Role

Required for September 2026 Hayesfield Girls School is seeking a highly talented Product Design specialist to lead our D&T department into its next chapter. While your core expertise will be in Product Design this role is about strategic leadership across our four pillars: Product Design Textiles Food Technology and Design Skills. At Hayesfield D&T is a launchpad. We are proud of our track record in dismantling the glass ceiling for young women in technical fields. We are looking for a leader who can synthesize our KS3 offer to ensure Design Thinking is the common language spoken in every workshop while mentoring our team of specialists to ensure a unified departmental identity focused on high-stakes outcomes.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Cross-Specialism Innovation: Design and oversee a seamless KS3 curriculum that flows between different materials and processes.
• The Engineers of Tomorrow: Maximise our state-of-the-art Product Design facilities to inspire girls toward careers in civil mechanical and structural engineering.
• Industry Excellence: Ensure our Food Technology and Hospitality curriculum remains aspirational and guide students through the technical rigours of Textiles and Product Design.
• Sixth Form Leadership: Maintain our thriving KS5 culture where students frequently progress from our A-Level pathways to prestigious universities.
• External Partnerships: Leverage our location in Batha global hub for innovationto deepen links with partners like Rotork Buro Happold and iconic brands such as Mulberry.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Specialism: A proven track record as an outstanding Product Design specialist with the ability to teach to KS5.
• Leadership: Experience in (or clear potential for) leading a diverse team of subject specialists across different disciplines.
• Vision: A passion for promoting women in STEM and technical industries ensuring high aspirations for every student.
• Curriculum Design: The ability to craft a foundational Design Skills curriculum that prepares students for the rigours of GCSE and A-Level.
• Communication: Highly developed interpersonal skills to forge links with local industry and global innovation hubs.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in managing departmental budgets and high-value equipment.
• Evidence of successful cross-curricular collaboration.

We offer

• A department with a strong A-Level tradition and high student uptake.
• State-of-the-art Product Design facilities and a dedicated team of specialists.
• Exciting professional development opportunities through the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP)
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme

About us

Hayesfield is a unique oversubscribed Girls School with a co-educational Sixth Form. Our motto Achieving Ambitions drives a culture that places our results in the top 5% of schools nationally. Ofsted (2022) praised our Outstanding Sixth Form and our unwavering commitment to high aspirations for every student. We serve a diverse community in the heart of Bath providing a truly industry-focused experience for our students.

How to apply

Please complete the Teaching Staff Application Form and submit a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4). Your statement should explain how your experience in Product Design and your passion for girls success in D&T make you the right fit for Hayesfield.