Help young people turn ideas into outcomes, and creativity into confidence.
Oasis Academy Hadley is looking for a bold, energetic leader to head up Art & Technology. Someone who can bring a team together, raise the bar on teaching and learning, and make the creative curriculum a genuine “heartbeat” of the school.
We’re an all-through Academy (ages 2-19) with a strong sense of community, high expectations and a culture where staff are supported to grow and thrive.
Why Hadley?
- All-through, family feel: many students stay with us right through to Sixth Form, so you get to shape culture and outcomes over time.
- We take development seriously. You’ll have access to strong CPD, Trust-wide networking, and opportunities to progress - with a leadership culture that backs its people.
- A thriving Sixth Form: each year around 95% of students progress to university, with many going on to Russell Group / top third universities.
- A modern, purpose-built campus: a vibrant learning environment designed to support a broad curriculum and community life.
- Technology that supports learning: every student (and staff) are equipped to access enhanced learning through iPads.
- Easy to get to: the Academy is within a short walk of Ponders End station.
The role
As Head of Art & Technology, you’ll lead the team with clarity and passion - ensuring students experience a creative curriculum that is ambitious, inclusive and brilliantly taught.
You will:
- Lead, develop and inspire the Art & Technology team, driving strong outcomes and a culture of excellent teaching.
- Shape and refine the curriculum so it builds skill, confidence and creativity, and meets the needs of all learners.
- Coach and support colleagues through thoughtful line management, collaboration and day-to-day leadership.
- Use assessment and data intelligently to keep standards high and close gaps quickly.
- Contribute to wider Academy life - enrichment matters here, and creative subjects are a big part of what makes school memorable.
Who we’re looking for
You’ll be someone who:
- Is a strong classroom practitioner with the presence to lead others and the humility to keep learning.
- Has a track record (or clear potential) to improve outcomes and build consistency across a team.
- Can combine high expectations with real relational warmth — you’ll win hearts and move results.
- Brings a “let’s make it happen” mindset, aligned to Oasis values of aspiration, achievement, care and resilience.
How to apply
We warmly encourage visits and casual conversations ahead of applications. To apply click ‘Fast Apply’ and follow the online form.
Advert close: 23:59 17 May
Interviews: 21 May
Oasis Academy Hadley 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.
Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.
