Subject Lead Design and Technology in Bristol

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary Range: MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 + TLR2c (£8,611)

Interview Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026 at 23.59pm

Interview Date: shortly following closing date

A superb opportunity for an experienced member of staff to join a well‑established and supportive department whilst gaining experience within a Middle Leadership role. We are looking for a motivated and driven professional to join our team and teach and lead Design & Technology. The successful candidate will be a committed individual able to inspire and motivate our young people.

In addition, the successful candidate needs to be a strong classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge who is able to deliver at both KS3 and KS4. This appointment will also be an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop outstanding subject knowledge working under an excellent Director of Faculty who developed an exciting and fully resourced Design & Technology curriculum.

We work hard to invest in the potential of new subject leads. Staff are very well supported in the Academy with weekly meetings focused on teaching and learning which are both vibrant and stimulating. Through your line manager you will receive high quality individual support and challenge to ensure that your teaching career develops further and you grow as an outstanding subject lead.

We offer a new Middle Leader training programme and the option to engage in bespoke Middle Leadership coaching to get you started on your next career step. You will be working under the guidance of an excellent Director of Creativity, Arts and Industries and a very supportive faculty team.

About our school: ‘Exceptional futures for every learner'. An opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team in one of the largest secondary schools within Bristol. Oasis Academy Brislington provides inspirational opportunities for everyone to secure outstanding achievements in a warm, friendly and inclusive environment. The deep sense of belonging ensures that our young people feel safe and valued and are therefore able to reach their full potential.

Our mission is to be the ‘best' truly comprehensive secondary school for the people we serve. We do this by equipping young people with the confidence, knowledge and skills to stand as first amongst equals. We aim to ensure excellence as standard in everything we do, where students are encouraged to take risks, be curious and learn from their experiences. We want our students to become the very best version of themselves.

As a school we provide students with a well‑structured environment in which to learn. Staff and students enjoy working together to develop students’ character, talents and interests during the five‑year learning journey here at Oasis Brislington.

What we can offer you:

• An exceptional CPD offer including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy‑wide and department‑based CPD and termly Trust‑based CPD.
• A pre‑planned, fully resourced, Trust‑wide curriculum with autonomy to adapt for your students – no planning lessons from scratch!
• A centralised Culture for Learning Policy which allows the teacher to teach and students to learn, supported by a superb Pastoral and SEND team.
• A streamlined, personalised feedback & assessment policy, created to minimise staff workload and maximise student progression.
• The opportunity to undertake fully‑funded National Professional Qualifications and access to Apprenticeship Levy for further professional and academic qualifications.
• The opportunity to run a weekly extra‑curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden talents with students.
• Access to a laptop for all staff / students enabling the use of Formative and other online self‑marking assessment resources.
• The opportunity to further your career within the Trust and region, and the possibility to apply for a range of National Lead Practitioner roles.
• Access to Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Health Shield Cash Plan which can include 24/7 access to a GP, assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye‑care, physiotherapy and chiropody.
• Support to balance work/life/caring responsibilities via Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy and Flexible Working.
• National recognition of mental health challenges, with support from a National Mental Health Team staffed by qualified Mental Health Nurses.
• Confidential Counselling services for staff and their households, and additional well‑being platforms such as MYNDUP.
• Shopping discounts and other staff benefit schemes.
• The opportunity to join a successful department with a proven track record and extensive expertise.

Safeguarding Statement: Oasis Academy Brislington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.