VACANCIES
Head of Design &Technology and Art
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 1a (£10,190)
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026, 9.00am
Head of Art and Technology Faculty 2026
You will be leading a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who are always striving to get the best for their students in a valued and popular curriculum area. You will be supported by a Senior team who have a clear consistent vision for the school and join a team of enthusiastic Middle Leaders who help to drive school improvements.
We are particularly keen to appoint a leader who can shape the future of both our creative and technical curriculum, ensuring our students are well-prepared for further study, apprenticeships and careers in the creative and engineering sectors.
We are looking for colleagues with:
- a commitment to raising achievement
- the ability to engage and support students
- an enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the subject areas
- A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best is expected of all staff.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Please apply via a two-sided letter detailing your educational philosophy, experience to date, and how you would aim to make an excellent department even more successful. Application form and further details are available from the school website and should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteacher’s PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.
Teacher of Design Technology, with potential TLR
(Engineering, DT or Product design specialism)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Potential TLR: 2a (£3527)
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026, 9.00am
Design and Technology Teacher 2026
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic workshop-confident teacher to join our Art and Technology Faculty, with a specialism in Engineering or workshop-based Design Technology disciplines. There is also potential for a TLR for Head of DT/Engineering to work with the Head of Faculty and have oversight for the subject area.
We are looking for colleagues with:
- Strong practical workshop skills and confidence managing machinery safely
- Experience of delivering Engineering, Design Technology or related technical qualifications at KS3 and/or KS4
- A commitment to high standards of teaching, behaviour and safety
- The ability to inspire students through practical, hands-on learning
- A desire to contribute to curriculum development within a growing technical faculty
A commitment to helping all young people and staff achieve their best is expected of all staff.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver Engineering at KS4 (Level 2)
- Contribute to KS3 Design Technology rotation
- Promote high-quality, safe and ambitious workshop practice
- Support the continued development of technical pathways within the faculty
This is an excellent opportunity for:
- An ECT with strong practical training
- An experienced DT/Engineering specialist
- A teacher looking to contribute to a growing and forward-thinking technical curriculum
You will join a supportive and reflective team committed to high standards, strong behaviour routines and professional development.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Please apply via a two sided letter detailing your educational philosophy, experience to date, and how you would contribute to the department and the wider life of the school community . Application form and further details are available from the school website and should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteacher’s PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.
Exam Invigilators
Scale B point 2, £12.65 per hour
We require additional Exam Invigilators to work with us at The Stonehenge School. We are
looking for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to work varied hours during the school
day, mainly during GCSE exam periods but also covering internal and modular exams
throughout the year. Must be available to work from 8.30 am to cover morning exams.
Previous experience is not essential, as all training will be provided.
Ideal candidates will be , reliable and flexible , have good communication skills , be
confident and able to offer reassurance during exams.
If you are interested details on how to apply can be found below.
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Additional information
The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last six Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years. A new £6.5 million school building has recently opened and the new Phase 2 ws opened in September 2023.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
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How to apply
Applications will not be accepted unless on an official application form.
To download a pdf version of the application form and the Equality & Diversity form please see below
Application for Employment Form – Teachers and Support Staff
Equality and diversity monitoring form (to support application forms)
All applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure check. The Stonehenge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the emotional well being of staff.
We shall communicate by ‘phone or e-mail whenever necessary, particularly when inviting short-listed candidates for interview. It will therefore be helpful if you would make clear how and where you and your referees can be contacted in this way. If you have heard nothing within two weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and accept our thanks and good wishes for future applications.
Please complete the application form, together with a letter of no more than two sides of A4, addressing the following issues:
Your reason for applying.
The particular skills, qualities and experience you would bring to this post.
Your interest and qualifications.
Applications will be judged in relation to the requirements set out in these details. Letters in which these are not reflected will not be considered.
The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last five Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years. Our new £6.5 million school building has just recently opened.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Unfortunately as a school we do not sponsor overseas applicants.
The Stonehenge School Job Applicants Privacy Notice 2023 Oct 2023.doc
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk