Head of Art and Technology

Oasis Academy Hadley, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4PX

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS - UPS + outer London weighting + TLR

Head of Art and Technology job summary

Help young people turn ideas into outcomes, and creativity into confidence.

Oasis Academy Hadley is looking for a bold, energetic leader to head up Art & Technology. Someone who can bring a team together, raise the bar on teaching and learning, and make the creative curriculum a genuine “heartbeat” of the school.

We’re an all-through Academy (ages 2-19) with a strong sense of community, high expectations and a culture where staff are supported to grow and thrive.

Why Hadley?

• All-through, family feel: many students stay with us right through to Sixth Form, so you get to shape culture and outcomes over time.
  
• We take development seriously. You’ll have access to strong CPD, Trust-wide networking, and opportunities to progress - with a leadership culture that backs its people.
  
• A thriving Sixth Form: each year around 95% of students progress to university, with many going on to Russell Group / top third universities.
  
• A modern, purpose-built campus: a vibrant learning environment designed to support a broad curriculum and community life.
  
• Technology that supports learning: every student (and staff) are equipped to access enhanced learning through iPads.
  
• Easy to get to: the Academy is within a short walk of Ponders End station.
  

The role

As Head of Art & Technology, you’ll lead the team with clarity and passion - ensuring students experience a creative curriculum that is ambitious, inclusive and brilliantly taught.

You will:

• Lead, develop and inspire the Art & Technology team, driving strong outcomes and a culture of excellent teaching.
  
• Shape and refine the curriculum so it builds skill, confidence and creativity, and meets the needs of all learners.
  
• Coach and support colleagues through thoughtful line management, collaboration and day-to-day leadership.
  
• Use assessment and data intelligently to keep standards high and close gaps quickly.
  
• Contribute to wider Academy life - enrichment matters here, and creative subjects are a big part of what makes school memorable.
  

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who:

• Is a strong classroom practitioner with the presence to lead others and the humility to keep learning.
  
• Has a track record (or clear potential) to improve outcomes and build consistency across a team.
  
• Can combine high expectations with real relational warmth — you’ll win hearts and move results.
  
• Brings a “let’s make it happen” mindset, aligned to Oasis values of aspiration, achievement, care and resilience.
  

How to apply

We warmly encourage visits and casual conversations ahead of applications. To apply click ‘Fast Apply’ and follow the online form.

Advert close: 23:59 17 May

Interviews: 21 May 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oasis Academy Hadley

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1511 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Hadley website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-hadley

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