The Hall School is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head of Design Technology to lead our dynamic and well-resourced department.

As Head of Design Technology, you will be instrumental in shaping the vision and delivery of an engaging and challenging curriculum across Years 4 to 8, as well support the teaching provision for the subject in Reception to Year 3.

Design Technology is an important part of the curriculum at The Hall and is a subject that provides many creative and exciting opportunities for our pupils. The subject is taught in a specialist room / workshop and in small classes of 9 to 10 pupils. 

A thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys in North London, we provide a high calibre education for all of our pupils (approx. 470) from age 4 to 13. We aim to ensure a happy, secure and energetic community in which our pupils and staff can flourish.

We welcome applications from across the full range of school settings. Located in Belsize Park we are easily accessible on the Metropolitan, Jubilee and Northern lines.

The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Staff benefits

As well as working in a leafy location in a pleasant neighbourhood, close to Central London with good transport links, working at The Hall offers:

• A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive
• Free daily three course buffet style lunches in the term time which can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification amongst other further training opportunities
• Eligible pension scheme with Death in Service Benefit
• Private Health insurance after qualifying period
• After one year’s service, fee remission for staff sons (subject to competitive entry procedures)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to anonymous counselling services, independent, free and confidential advisory services.
• Access to school counsellors
• Annual flu vaccination
• Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
• Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms

What's it like working at The Hall School? Watch our staff testimonials.