Head of Design and Technology

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Job Description

• Royal Hospital School
• Address: Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2026.
• Reference: 8330

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: Head of Design and Technology.

Royal Hospital School is seeking a forward-thinking and ambitious Head of Design and Technology to lead a successful department with outstanding resources in a school that values and promotes the Creative Arts and STEM.

The role would suit an excellent D and T teacher ready for leadership, or an experienced Head of Department seeking a new challenge. As the role encompasses oversight of Food Technology, the ability to teach Food Technology to at least Key Stage 4 is preferred.

To find out more

If you have any queries, please email the HR Department on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.orgor call 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit our website

How to apply

Applications should be made online via TES following the 'apply' link on our website

Please also email a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date: 9 am, 28 January 2026.

Interview date: 6 and 9 February 2026.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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