Head of Department, Design & Technology

Ref: SCH-TDT-0104 5 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Abraham Moss Community School Location: Abraham Moss Community School Salary: 32,916 - 51,047 (depending on skill set and experience) Department: Design & Technology Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 21/10/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 01/01/2026

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 27.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: M1 - UPR3, TLR1a

The Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Department, Design & Technology to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role will be to Teach Design & Technology throughout the school, working as the leading member of the Design & Technology team, setting an example of skilful teaching, excellent subject knowledge, high expectations and high achievement for all pupils.

Key responsibilities:

Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation, management and development of the area including:

  • Staff development and performance management
  • Deployment of resources and accommodation
  • Development planning
  • Data and target setting
  • Departmental handbook, guidance and policies
  • Primary liaison and post 16 progression

For more information about the role please contact us on 0161 532 5400 or email noelinetaker@abrahammoss.co.uk

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.



Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work Scheme
Health Care Cash Plan We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
High Street Benefits and Discounts Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Pension and Death in Service Benefit Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
Preferential Admission Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Recognition Awards Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
Degree or equivalent qualification
Essential
Qualified Teacher Status
Essential
Degree in a relevant subject
Desirable

Skills

Personal Attributes
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
Essential
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people
Essential
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently
Essential
Experience
Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standard
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subject
Essential

Related Documents

Recruitment Brochure AMCS RECRUITMENT BROCHURE (1).pdf Download
Job description / Personal Specification HOD D&T job description, Personal Spec Oct 2025 (1).pdf Download

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

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Abraham Moss Community School

Crescent Road
Crumpsall
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5UF

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