Head of Design and Technology

Cheam School is seeking a candidate to lead the Design and Technology Department for January 2027. This role is a full time post and a permanent role. An outstanding and inspiring practitioner, the successful applicant will have expert curriculum knowledge and an insatiable appetite for learning. We are looking for someone who is able to build our pupils’ confidence and curiosity, enjoying the opportunity to develop their practice in this ambitious and successful school. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire to ensure that the Design and Technology curriculum is engaging and exciting, taking responsibility for the delivery of the subject in Years 3-8. They will also display a willingness to utilise the outstanding facilities, building on the popularity and success of the subject. Applicants will be expected to show that they have relevant educational leadership and management experience. There are no set criteria for this and potential is important. Key Duties Leading the Design and Technology Department across the prep school Teaching of Years 3-8 Design and Technology Line managing the Creative Arts Technician Overseeing the preparation of pupils for senior school scholarship applications Coaching of Years 3-8 Sport, depending upon experience and expertise Possible responsibility for the pastoral care of a Form Group About Cheam School Cheam was founded in 1645 and is one of the oldest prep schools in the world. Cheam is an IAPS boarding and day school with boys and girls from age 3-13 years. Cheam prides itself on its excellent all-round record academically, musically, artistically and on the sports field and is especially highly regarded for its Character education. The facilities are outstanding. On completing their education at Cheam, children move on to the top Public Schools in England, including but not limited to: Bradfield, Downe House, Eton, Marlborough, Radley, Sherborne, Wellington and Winchester. The school is non-selective yet achieve