Head of Design and Technology

Overview

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education fit for the modern world.

Royal Hospital School is seeking a forward-thinking and ambitious Head of Design and Technology to lead a successful department with outstanding resources in a school that values and promotes the Creative Arts and STEM. The role would suit an excellent D&T teacher ready for leadership, or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge. As the role encompasses oversight of Food Technology, the ability to teach Food Technology to at least Key Stage 4 is preferred.

• Hours:
  
  Full time
• Contract:
  
  Permanent (Starting 1 September 2026)
• Reference: 8330
• Salary:
  Competitive

• Lead and develop the Design and Technology department.
• Implement curriculum and resources across Design and Technology.
• Oversee Food Technology provision and ensure delivery to Key Stage 4 standards.
• Support colleagues and foster a collaborative teaching environment.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety policies.

• Strong background in Design and Technology teaching.
• Experience as a head of department or a forward‑looking senior teacher.
• Ability to teach Food Technology to at least Key Stage 4.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link on our website. Please also email a covering letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Closing date: 9 am, 28 January 2026. Interview dates: 6 and 9 February 2026.

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RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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