Director of DT

Role: Director of Design & Technology Location: Across Wickersley Partnership Trust (South Yorkshire) Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale (£58,569 - £64,691) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Are you a visionary educator with a passion for innovation, making, and technical excellence? Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking an ambitious and highly skilled Director of Design & Technology to lead the strategic development of D&T across our family of schools. This is a high-impact role designed for a leader who can bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and the future of digital manufacturing. About WPT At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards. The Role As the Subject Director, you won't just manage a department—you will shape the future of technical education for students from KS1 through to KS5. You will lead a team of dedicated teachers and technicians, ensuring that our curriculum—spanning Product Design, Engineering, Textiles, and Food Preparation & Nutrition—is research-informed, safe, and world-class. You will be the Lead Practitioner for the Trust, modelling outstanding teaching, driving innovation in CAD/CAM and STEM, and ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has the tools to become the designers and engineers of tomorrow. Key Responsibilities Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a cohesive Trust-wide strategy for D&T that removes barriers to learning. Curriculum Design: Lead a progressive curriculum that builds technical confidence from Primary through to A-Level. Safety & Excellence: