Teacher of Design & Technology

From the advert

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

Pastoral Care:

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: [email protected].