Head of Engineering
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 62d1b33e-e82c-425c-9f5b-3ef0202025e1 |
Summary
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 details about the role
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’
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 details about the role
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’