Head of Design and Technology - September 2026 start - Walsall Academy Area: Technology (Teaching) Management Level: Head of Subject Closing date for applications: 15/05/2026 Position Description Application Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 15 May 2026 Please see the Person Specification which outlines the essential and desirable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge needed for the role, along with the Learning Area Information Booklet. You can download these details along with the Teaching Application Form. Walsall Academy is committed to safeguarding our students and all posts will require enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment checks. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), refers to the role of online searches as part of due diligence within the recruitment process. In response, all short-listed candidates will undergo an online search prior to interview. KCSiE also refers to the safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification, and whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Design and Technology - September 2026 start employer: Thomas Telford School
Thomas Telford School is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to educational excellence and innovative teaching methods. With a supportive work culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, including dedicated planning time and access to state-of-the-art facilities, employees are empowered to thrive both professionally and personally. The school offers extensive opportunities for growth, collaboration, and involvement in extracurricular activities, making it an ideal environment for passionate educators looking to make a meaningful impact.
