Head of Design Technology

Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 January 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS + TLR 2b

Head of Design Technology job summary

Head of Design Technology

Start Date: Sept 2026

Salary: Outer London MPS 1-6 (U1-3 as appropriate) + TLR 2b

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Design Technology leader to join our vibrant department. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, and the ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, a passion for inspiring young people, and high expectations of achievement and behaviour. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a challenging and engaging curriculum within a collaborative team and to make a real impact on student outcomes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Head of Design Technology to join our dynamic DT Department and help drive our mission forward.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a vibrant and innovative DT Department with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach.

Access excellent professional development opportunities tailored to your career stage, including leadership development programmes.

Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth and evidence-informed practice.

Benefit from our well-connected location—just 12 minutes from East Croydon by tram—with ample on-site parking and additional parking nearby.

Our Vision and Values

At Oasis Academy Shirley Park, we live by our motto: Love Learning, Care for Community, and Build Bright Futures. Together, we are transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for our students and local community.

About Oasis Community Learning

As part of the Oasis family, you’ll join a network of academies dedicated to fostering inclusive, vibrant communities. Guided by our ethos and Nine Habits, we celebrate diversity, value contributions, and empower everyone to achieve their potential.

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

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

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 Shirley Park

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1659 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Shirley Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-shirley-park

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