Head of Technology

Head of Technology

Lift Unity City

Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8RE United Kingdom

Salary: L1-5 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time Contract type: Permanent Start date: Between September 2026 and January 2027 Closing date: 29th June Interview date: TBC

Think you know Lift Unity City? It might surprise you

At Lift Unity City Academy, we believe education should equip young people not just for today's world, but for tomorrow's. We are seeking an tenacious and visionary leader to join our leadership team as Head of Design Technology.

Lift Unity City is fast becoming the local school of choice as we are driven by an unwavering commitment to transforming futures, breaking social stereotypes, and ensuring every student secures excellent life opportunities - highlighted by our recent national recognition with the Excellence in Pupil Development Award. This is an exciting time for an ambitious leader to join our team and play a key role in our journey of transformation.

Why this role matters

The world our students will enter is changing rapidly. Advances in technology, engineering, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, digital media and the creative industries are transforming the skills that employers need and the opportunities available to young people.

At Lift Unity City, we believe every student deserves access to an ambitious, relevant and inspiring curriculum that prepares them for that future.

This role sits at the heart of that mission.

As Head of Technology, you will do more than lead a collection of subjects. You will help shape the experiences that develop creativity, problem-solving, resilience, technical expertise and entrepreneurial thinking in our students. You will create pathways that open doors to careers, apprenticeships and further study, particularly for young people who may never have considered these opportunities possible.

You will have the unique opportunity to build on our strengths in Design Technology, Food Technology and Hospitality, while helping us explore new disciplines that reflect the future world of work. Whether that means developing engineering pathways, introducing emerging technologies, strengthening industry partnerships or creating innovative enrichment opportunities, your vision will help define what technical and creative education looks like at Lift Unity City for years to come.

What we are looking for:

* An outstanding classroom practitioner with QTS * An experienced middle leader/ head of department with a proven track record of improving outcomes * Skilled in developing teams and supporting colleagues to excel * Passionate about innovation, creativity and technical education * Ambitious for young people and determined to provide opportunities that broaden horizons * Ready to step into a role with wider influence and strategic responsibility * Above all, you will be driven by moral purpose, intellectually cur