Are you passionate about English and dedicated to helping every student thrive? Join our academy as a Teacher of English, where you'll be part of a supportive and successful team that consistently inspires students to achieve their best. English is a popular subject at our school, with strong engagement and uptake at A-level in both Language and Literature.

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 English—both inside and outside the classroom.

Your Role:

Teaching and Learning

1. Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons for students across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially KS5 (not essential to teach KS5)
2. Assess and track student progress, offering support and encouragement to help them reach their full potential.
3. Contribute to the development of an inspiring and enriching curriculum.
4. Ensure lessons are inclusive, meeting the needs of all learners.

Pastoral Care:

1. Provide thoughtful guidance and support as a tutor to a group of students, helping them grow both academically and personally.
2. Contribute to the academy’s broader mission and community values.

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 your professional development and future training needs (CPD)
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A commitment to offer flexible working whenever we can and to support the work-life balance of our employees
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity to attend school residential trips from cultural visits 
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free Parking 
• Free Eye Care Voucher
• Subsidised gym membership

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

Interviews taking place on Monday 20th April 2026

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: awood@kas.cambrianlt.org.

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of their job role.