Head of Design and Technology

The Queen’s School is Cheshire’s leading independent school for girls aged 3 to 18. Recently awarded the highest inspection rating of excellent in all areas, the school consistently achieves outstanding GCSE and A level results, placing it among the top performers nationally.

We are seeking a Head of Design and Technology (full or part time 0.8 FTE depending on candidate preference) at our Senior School to lead our recently modernised and refurbished department, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment. Our focused department, supported by a part-time teacher, specialises in wood and plastic (food/textiles are not currently part of our curriculum) with access to a wide range of tools and equipment such as scroll saws, band saws, sanding machines, a laser cutter, 3D printers, vinyl cutter and other manual and electric hand tools. Our excellent facilities and boutique scale enable targeted teaching and enriches the learning environment of our pupils. Our department delivers lessons from Years 7 to 13 with a strong uptake at GCSE and A Level.

The successful candidate will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for design and technology, and the ability to inspire and motivate pupils to realise their full potential. Through effective leadership, the Head of Design and Technology will shape the department’s strategic direction and ensure high standards of curriculum delivery, resources, and health and safety. They will bring passion, expertise, and creativity to the classroom delivering engaging lessons and nurturing each pupil’s potential within our School’s ethos.

Queen’s offers a distinctive combination of strong academic ambition, a broad city powered co-curricular programme, and personalised support made possible by our boutique scale. Our tight-knit, high-performing staff community works collaboratively to deliver consistently exceptional outcomes for pupils from preschool through to Year 13.

For further information about the role and the person specification, please see the candidate brochure at: https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies

Remuneration

The Queen's School Salary Scale

Benefits

• A strong sense of community
• Supportive colleagues
• The School offers all eligible teaching staff a pension scheme with Legal and General with an employer pension contribution of 15% of pensionable salary
• Death in Service benefit
• Discounted school fees
• Subsidised meals and refreshments available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts
• On site parking if required
• Regular social events
• Small teaching classes

How to Apply

If, having read the candidate brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies together with a covering letter. When writing your letter, you should include:

· Your career pattern to date.

· Your reasons for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.

· The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9.00am on Monday 18 May 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for Friday 22 May 2026.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Downloads

• Candidate Brochure - Head of Design and Technology PDF Document
• QS Application Form - Head of Design and Technology DOCX Document