Teacher of Art & Design, Design & Technology, Product Design, Engineering

Teaching Vacancies; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A University Technical College in East Hagbourne is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Engineering to teach KS4 and KS5 classes. The role offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and passionate students. Candidates with backgrounds in Art & Design, Design & Technology, or Product Design are encouraged to apply. The school emphasizes STEM education and offers opportunities for career development. Start date is January 2026.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Opportunities for career development

Focus on STEM education

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic attitude towards teaching Engineering.
• Ability to teach courses including OCR Cambridge National Level 2 and BTEC Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS4 and KS5 Engineering classes.
• Contribute to the educational environment at UTC Oxfordshire.
• Support the growth of students with a passion for Engineering.

Skills

Engineering experience

Teaching at KS4 and KS5

Passion for STEM education

Experience in Art & Design, Design & Technology or Product Design

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Engineering, who can teach KS4 and KS5 Engineering to join our University Technical College (UTC). The post could be tailored to suit a candidate that has Art & design, Design & Technology, Product Design or Engineering experience. The courses offered are OCR Cambridge National Level 2 and BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 3.

The UTC opened in September 2015 in a new state of the art building. This is not only a relatively new school, but a new approach to educating 14-19 year olds; which is possibly the most exciting change in the education landscape in decades.

All students at UTC Oxfordshire specialise in either Engineering or Science subjects; at 14 they will also study a broad and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist with A levels in Physics, Mathematics, Computing, Biology and Chemistry. In addition, students can study a specialist BTEC Level 3 course in Engineering or Applied Science. At capacity, we will be educating 600 students who will all have a passion for Engineering or Science; it truly is an inspirational environment.

What the school offers its staff

This role will provide you with:

• Focused teaching – only teaching KS4 and KS5 classes
• Small class sizes
• Passionate students
• Opportunities for career development as the UTC grows and across Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET).
• An opportunity to be at the forefront of STEM education

You can find out more about Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire here: Engineering at UTC Oxfordshire

We welcome ambitious and forward thinking ECTs as well as experienced teachers.

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 [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: Applications will be considered on receipt, and suitable candidates will be invited to interview.

Interviews: TBC

Salary: Main Scale

Start date: January 2026

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’.