Head of Design and Technology - The Guardian : Job Details

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Head of Design & Technology.

We are looking for a well-qualified Head of DT, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire pupils about the possibilities offered by DT, we would be delighted to hear from you.

DT at NHEHS

The Design & Technology department at NHEHS offers an invigorating, challenging and creative experience. Students are encouraged to follow the methods of professional designers, with an emphasis on producing functional products that are aesthetically pleasing.

At NHEHS we believe that Design & Technology fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Students are taught to design and make products using a wide range of materials and techniques. We embrace new technologies and CAD and CAM is used extensively across the curriculum and the department.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my fi rst teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”

- Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we off er a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links.

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can off er a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff
• Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Free lunches during term time
• Accredited NQT induction

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button or by emailing

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 10th March 2025.

Interview date: Monday 17th March 2025.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.