Job description
Lead Teacher of Technology (Design Technology or Food Specialism)
Are you an ambitious and inspirational Technology teacher ready to lead a thriving department? Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking an outstanding Lead Teacher of Technology to join our middle leadership team and drive excellence across the department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner with a passion for high-quality teaching and learning, who can motivate both students and colleagues to achieve their very best.
As Lead Teacher of Technology, you will:
• Lead and develop the Technology department, including departmental staff and technician support.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment and departmental improvement planning.
• Monitor progress and implement strategies to raise attainment for all learners, including disadvantaged and vulnerable students.
• Ensure effective management of resources and the highest standards of health and safety.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Has a proven track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Can inspire and support colleagues through effective leadership.
• Has strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Shares the values and ethos of Oasis and is committed to improving outcomes for all students
Our Offer to You
When you join the Oasis family there are a number of benefits you will receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include, but are not limited to:
• Recognition of previously continuous local authority/education service
• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally
• Access to a free 24/7 counselling service
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• A lively environment with colleagues who care
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• The opportunity to work with a variety of professionals in the academy
Application Procedure
Please take time to look over the recruitment information provided. For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact the academy on the main school telephone number.
Further information and an application pack can be found on our website. The application form and details are contained under Find out more about this opportunity.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable field of candidates is received, therefore early applications are encouraged.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Oasis Academy Mayfield
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 884
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,003
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
- Academy trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Southampton, Southampton, SO19 9NA
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- Salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£3,527)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 17 October 2026
- Closing date
- 28 November 2026
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