Subject Leader of Design and Technology

Subject Leader of Design and Technology 

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b

Start Date: 1st May 2026 preferred or September 2026 

St Damian’s is a heavily oversubscribed Roman Catholic Science College which is committed to the professional development of staff and promoting the welfare of children.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Subject Leader of Design and Technology to join a thriving Department.  There is access to a well-established range of exciting curriculum materials that inspire and motivate pupils.  Our Design and Technology department is highly valued, high achieving and well-resourced. It currently offers GCSE Food & Nutrition, BTEC Construction and the Built Environment and BTEC Hospitality & Catering.

These results are the outcome of exceptional pastoral care, high-quality teaching and strong leadership. We are looking for a teacher who will ensure our children continue to receive an excellent education.

The person we are looking for will be committed to enthusing children of all abilities, be passionate about teaching and learning, and will be supportive of the College’s Catholic ethos. We have achieved back-to-back outstanding and over the past few years we have been awarded a plethora of external awards. We are proud to be a high achieving Catholic school, who consistently produces at least good outcomes for our great children.  Equally, we are also proud that we have a very stable staff who love working here and enjoy the benefits St Damian’s has to offer.

St Damian’s is situated on the Tameside and Oldham border and is widely recognised for the quality of care it provides for all pupils and the professional opportunities afforded to all colleagues.  The College is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  CES application forms .

Letters of application should be returned to Mr S Logue, Headteacher.

Closing Date for Applications:     12 noon, 6th February 2026

Interviews:   week commencing Monday 9th February 2026