Teacher of Design & Technology

King Alfred's; Wantage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Free car parking

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

King Alfred’s Academy in Wantage invites applications for a Design and Technology teacher within our Creative Arts Faculty. You will deliver engaging lessons, support learners, and help shape an inspiring curriculum that challenges and motivates students to reach their best.

We value a warm but rigorous environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong commitment to inclusive education. Join us to contribute to our supportive school community and enjoy a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, well-planned Design and Technology lessons.
• Assess and track student progress to support growth.
• Contribute to an inspiring, enriching curriculum.
• Ensure lessons meet the needs of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Tutor a group of students and support their academic and personal growth.
• Contribute to academy’s broader mission and community values.
• Active role in KA Klubs enrichment programme.

Skills

Engaging lessons

Assessment & tracking

Curriculum development

Inclusive teaching

Job description

Join our academy as a Teacher where you'll be part of a supportive and successful team that consistently inspires students to achieve their very best.

At our academy, you'll find a welcoming environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to your success.

We're looking for someone who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and nurture a lifelong love of design and technology—both inside and outside the classroom.

We are advertising three vacancies within our Creative Arts Faculty, with the intention of appointing one successful candidate to a role within the faculty.

Your Role:

DT is a popular subject in school with multiple option groups in Years 10 and 11 and an A-Level product Design group.

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons in Design and Technology for students.
• Assess and track student progress, offering support and encouragement to help them reach their full potential.
• Contribute to the development of an inspiring and enriching curriculum.
• Ensure lessons are inclusive, meeting the needs of all learners.

Pastoral Care:

• Provide thoughtful guidance and support as a tutor to a group of students, helping them grow both academically and personally.
• Contribute to the academy’s broader mission and community values.
• Take an active role in our vibrant extra-curricular program, offering students experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep commitment to student success. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

You’ll be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, or any subsequent legislation.

About the school:

King Alfred’s Academy is a welcoming, ambitious, and dynamic school, brimming with energy, opportunity, and possibility. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, our mission—"Opportunity for All"—is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where both students and staff can thrive every day.

As a fully comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form, we are proud of our strong culture of respect and responsibility. Our classrooms are calm and purposeful, guided by a “warm but strict” approach that ensures every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Beyond the classroom, our KA Klubs enrichment program offers over 130 exciting clubs and activities every fortnight, giving students the chance to explore new passions, develop skills, and build lifelong friendships.

Nestled in the heart of Wantage, King Alfred’s Academy is easily accessible from Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Abingdon, and Didcot. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a school that feels like a community.

Benefits of working at King Alfred's Academy include:

• Full support for professional development and future training (CPD)
• Recognition of prior, continuous service
• Employees may join Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program via confidential telephone service & downloadable App.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Opportunity to join school trips to destinations like Normandy, Barcelona, Austria, Canada, and the USA
• Blue Light Card discount eligibility
• Free car parking
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Subsidised gym membership / Use of school gym

King Alfred’s is proud to be part of the Cambrian Learning Trust, a network of schools nurturing opportunities and career development. Collaboration is an important benefit of working at King Alfred’s, with students and staff benefitting from our work with Trust schools and other schools locally and regionally. More information about the trust can be found here: Cambrian Learning Trust - Home

Interview process

The interview process will include teaching a lesson and a panel interview.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam Wood (Deputy Headteacher) via email on: [e-mail].