Head of Design & Technology

About the role

Head of Design & Technology

Permanent; Full time

Commencing: September 2027 (consideration for an earlier start date)

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12 noon

Haileybury is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and suitably experienced Head of Design Technology to lead our successful department.

The Design and Technology department is based within our new SciTech building, providing an outstanding environment for teaching, learning and innovation. The state-of-the-art facilities offer pupils and staff access to modern, specialist spaces and resources, supporting an exciting and forward-thinking approach to Design and Technology. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, a genuine passion for Design and Technology, and a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning. 

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to inspire and challenge pupils across all year groups, from Lower School 1 (Year 7) to the Upper Sixth. 

The successful applicant will be educated to a degree level within a relevant subject and will feel confident that they have the knowledge and ability to teach the subject at A level; previous experience of teaching the IB Diploma programme is desirable but not essential. They will have an interest in fostering lifelong learning in our pupils and the ability to stretch pupils beyond the curriculum.

The anticipated start date for this role is September 2027. However, consideration may be given to an earlier start date, subject to the successful candidate’s availability and agreement.

Please see the attached candidate brief for more information.

About Haileybury

Haileybury is a leading co-educational independent boarding and day school in Hertfordshire with around 900 pupils, aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1862, Haileybury is a school that values its history and traditions, but which is innovative and progressive.

Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.

We are a dynamic, outward-looking and future-oriented school which aims to provide high academic achievement, outstanding pastoral care and a rich and varied co-curricular programme; we want our pupils to leave school as confident, rounded and ambitious individuals.

Haileybury is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire. Accommodation may be provided, either on or near the school site. Other benefits include pension, private healthcare, and substantial fee remission.  Staff have the opportunity to utilise the School’s wonderful facilities including gyms, swimming pool, and our Health and Wellbeing centre. Staff are also provided with lunch, and other meals as needed, within our magnificent dining hall.

The School offers exciting career development opportunities, supported by a comprehensive professional development programme. 

How to apply

To apply for the above position please complete the attached application form in full, with reference to the enclosed candidate brief, and return it with a cover letter to [email protected] by Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12 noon.

Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history. 

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience.  Appointments will be made on merit. 

Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.

Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Candidate Brief

Application Form

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.