Subject Lead – D&T, Engineering and Food

Role Overview

• Representing AQA and delivering key subject messages to external audiences.
• Leading and developing a small team of subject specialists to build capability, foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting schools, centres, and teachers with subject-related queries, and planning and delivering our Design & Technology, Engineering, and Food Preparation & Nutrition specifications.
• Engaging with teachers both face-to-face and online to support continuous improvement and subject confidence.
• Building meaningful relationships with subject stakeholders and using insights to shape future developments.
• Gathering and analysing data and customer feedback using relevant tools to inform decisions and improve delivery.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Events to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.

Requirements

• A clear and confident understanding one or more of the subject areas, their specifications, and current pedagogy.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and building team capability at scale.
• An understanding of GCSE and/or A Level assessment and awareness of the wider education landscape.
• Current or former teaching experience and ability to demonstrate credibility with teachers.
• Experience that shows you’ve already extended your influence beyond your own classroom, for example through subject networks, CPD delivery, EdTech projects or other outward facing responsibilities.
• The ability to use data effectively to inform delivery and understand customer impact.
• Clear and empathetic communication skills, including presenting to teachers, parents and students and responding to questions or challenges.
• The ability to explain AQA’s offer in a clear and accessible way.
• Flexibility to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• Up to 11.5 percent pension contribution
• BUPA healthcare support
• Wellbeing programmes
• Volunteering opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, along with discretionary Christmas closure days