Head of Key Stage 3 English
King Alfred's Academy
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2(2)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 April 2019
Job overview
Full time or Part time, Permanent
TLR 2 (2)
September 2019
Allowance may be available for an outstanding candidate
A suitable relocation package and low cost accommodation may also be possible
King Alfred’s Academy is a highly successful school; it is steeped in history and dates back to 1597 (1844 students on roll, including 320 in the Sixth Form). Situated in Wantage, at the heart of the Vale of the White Horse, drawing students from a large catchment area in the ancient town of Wantage, birthplace of King Alfred the Great in 849, the school nestles below the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 17 miles south of the university city of Oxford, and 6 miles from the internationally renowned Harwell campus. The Bronze Age monument of the White Horse lies 4 miles to the west on the oldest highway in Britain – the Ridgeway.
King Alfred’s is one of the largest secondary schools in Oxfordshire with a strong academic history, combining ancient listed buildings with recent capital investment totaling £20 million. The Academy has recently been reorganised from three sites to two sites. This has enabled very significant investment in the two remaining sites. Facilities for students and staff are excellent and include: A new purpose built science block, a new dining and teaching block, a new sports hall (completed January 2019), refurbishment of Creative Arts, refurbishment of other teaching areas (complete autumn 2018) and expansion of sixth form Centre (due to be complete during 2019).
King Alfred’s is in the heart of the local community and has very strong links across many partners in the locality, and particularly with the primary schools with which we jointly form the Vale Academy Trust (VAT). We consistently achieve highly at GCSE and A Level, and we are also proud of the excellent achievements with our Level 3 vocational qualifications. As a school we continually seek to improve the educational experience for students and reflect upon the responsibility we have as a local employer. At King Alfred’s we are passionate about learning both within and beyond the classroom; enrichment of educational experience is central to our ethos. We are committed to teacher training, the CPD and career development of our staff.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resourceful and committed Head of KS3 English to lead on continued development of Teaching and Learning, strategic development and outcomes for students across KS3 in this very successful Faculty. The post holder will also work closely with the Head of Faculty and other members of the English TLR team. The successful applicant will be committed to securing the best outcomes for all students within the academy as well as being part of the extra curricula opportunities offered to all students. We welcome your interest and your application.
We would highly recommend visiting the Academy to see the facilities and meet the excellent staff we have working within the Academy. Please contact Christine Hill on 01235 225700 or vacancies@kaacademy.org to make arrangements.
An application form and further details can be downloaded from http://www.kaacademy.org/about-kas/work-with-us/ Completed application forms should be e-mailed to vacancies@kaacademy.org to arrive by 9.00 a.m. on 25th April 2019.
King Alfred’s will recognise previous service conditions for newly appointed teachers in recognition of previous service for calculating occupational sickness and maternity benefits.
King Alfred’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.
About King Alfred's Academy
King Alfred’s Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Wantage, Oxfordshire. It is an academy converter supported by Vale Academy Trust, a South Oxfordshire multi-academy trust that supports eight other schools in the area.
A larger than average secondary school, King Alfred’s provides 2,205 places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed. Current number on roll is 1700. The school converted to academy status in August 2011.
Headteacher
Jonathan Smart
Values and Vision
King Alfred’s is a friendly, ambitious and vibrant school packed full of energy, opportunity and choice. Our mission statement is “Opportunity for all”, this is something we believe in passionately and seek to deliver for our students each and every day. We are committed to helping each and every one of our students find what makes them successful in life. Great teaching and learning across the school is supported by our culture of professional development and collaboration. Each student deserves the very best experience to enable them to achieve their ambitions. Our pastoral care provides security and confidence, supporting our students to be happy and to thrive.
Our ethos of ‘Opportunity for all’ applies to King Alfred’s staff as well as our students. Colleagues at King Alfred’s can be proud to be part of something special, making a real difference to the lives and life chances of our students. It is a rewarding place to work as part of a mutually supportive team where everyone matters and makes a difference. Our thoughtful approach to wellbeing means that staff have the support and challenge to succeed and advance. Our staff well-being charter sets out the high expectations that we have for ourselves in terms of how we support colleagues. Our aim is to be an employer of choice and somewhere that colleagues can be happy, supported and develop their career.
Personal, professional and career development is fundamental to being part of King Alfred’s. Our induction programme for all new colleagues is carefully planned to give colleagues the practical strategies, advice and guidance they need to support a successful start. Continuous professional development is at the heart of our work at school. Our culture of high quality professional development and reflection, supported by practical strategies and collaboration across teams, is enhanced by access to a wide range of training and resources to suit your professional progress and growth in the classroom. King Alfred’s staff all have access to the National College, and many colleagues are pursuing National Professional Qualifications and delivering training for a range of organisations.
Ofsted Report
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