Teacher of Science
King Alfred's Academy
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2016
Job overview
King Alfred’s Academy is a highly successful school in South Oxfordshire, set in the market town of Wantage and overlooking the Ridgeway; it is steeped in history and dates back to 1597 (1844 students on roll, including 320 in the Sixth Form). 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), creating many cross-phase opportunities for staff and students. We consistently achieve highly at GCSE and A Level, and we are also proud of the excellent achievements with our Level 3 vocational qualifications. Our ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted encourages us to ensure that 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 a lead National Teaching School within the Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance (OTSA) where we take a lead role in supporting CPD training, in addition to supporting a wide and varied VAT CPD programme sharing the experiences of teachers across all the schools. Our Executive Headteacher of the VAT is a National Leader in Education who supports schools beyond the VAT.
We have, and continue to, invest heavily in our environment; the recent full refurbishment of our Creative Arts block and the opening of our brand new teaching and dining block on Centre Site has transformed life for students and staff. The next phase of our ongoing building development is well underway, to ensure that King Alfred’s Academy provides an exceptional education for young people in the years ahead.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Science teacher who is passionate about Teaching & Learning and securing the best outcomes for all students within the academy to join our highly successful Science Faculty, as well as being part of the extra curricula opportunities offered to all Students. We welcome your interest and your application. A suitable relocation allowance is available for the right candidate.
An application form and further details can be downloaded from http://www.kaacademy.org/aboutka/job-vacancies/Pages/default.aspx or contact Christine Hill on 01235 225700.
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to vacancies@kaacademy.org to arrive by 9.00 a.m. 24th February 2016.
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 this commitment.
Portway, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 9BY
Headteacher: Jo Halliday
No on roll: 1840 Sixth Form: 309
Graded Outstanding by Ofsted (Feb 2011)
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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