Head of Engineering
UTC Oxfordshire, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
Plus TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
START DATE: April 2026
SALARY DETAILS: Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale if post threshold plus a TLR
UTC Oxfordshire is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Head of Engineering to lead the department and ensure progress and success. The successful candidate will be someone with Design Technology background and the necessary skill set to drive standards to excellence and the ability to make real impact on the lives and opportunities of young people.
At UTC Oxfordshire we have a unique curriculum, a strong and supportive team who are passionate about providing the best opportunities to our young people, alongside excellent training and flexible work opportunities.
As a growing school we are keen to hear from those with experience to add value to our current structure.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An exciting opportunity to work as a growing and supportive team
- An environment where the focus is upon high quality teaching and employment outcomes
- A unique curriculum with great facilities, ICT and technology to support learning.
- An opportunity to develop your teaching career
- A commitment to professional development
- Focused teaching – only KS4 and KS5
- Fully supported laptop provided with latest software to simplify your workload.
You can find out more about Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire here: UTC Oxfordshire Engineering
Further information about the job
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for UTC Oxfordshire, then please complete an application together with a supporting letter and return tohr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
Application Closing Date:9 am, Wednesday 25th February 2026
Interviews:Thursday 5th of March 2026
This role is not suitable for ECTs
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’.
Commitment to safeguarding
UTC Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the selection criteria, and will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS disclosure and complete the relevant safeguarding training.
We undertake social media checks on all shortlisted candidates in accordance with DFE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022’
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About UTC Oxfordshire
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 290 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- UTC Oxfordshire website
- Email address
- hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk
UTC Oxfordshire is a specialist science and engineering school which works to ensure students have the skills, knowledge and experience that leading employers are looking for, as well as achieving their academic potential. Our school hours are 8.30am to 4pm. UTC Oxfordshire is centrally located with excellent transport links close by.
Arranging a visit to UTC Oxfordshire
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@utcoxfordshire.org.uk.
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