JOB OVERVIEW

Are you a passionate and innovative Design Technology teacher ready to make a real impact? Oak Academy is a vibrant 11-16 community school, undergoing an exciting journey of transformation with growing student numbers and a complete new build as part of the Governments School Rebuilding Programme, due for completion in September. As part of this rebuild, for the first time in recent years, we have two brand new, fully equipped Design Technology spaces that will allow us to deliver a curriculum that will over time can include graphics, electronics, traditional workshop skills, metal casting, product design and CAD Design.
We’re looking for a visionary Technology teacher and aspiring leader who is passionate about creating engaging and inspiring learning experiences.

In role you would:

• Design and implement a cutting-edge Key Stage 3 Design Technology curriculum from the ground up in our brand new, state of the art facilities.Collaborate with Trust wide curriculum leaders to shape a vibrant Technology department central to Oak Academy life.

• This teaching role is the perfect springboard for aspiring curriculum leaders, offering exceptional opportunities for professional development and departmental leadership. If you’re ready to embrace a challenge and make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you!

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.


Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Shelley Morris, HR Academy Lead at
shelley.morris@oa.weareauthentic.education
Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

In role you would:

• Design and implement a cutting-edge Key Stage 3 Design Technology curriculum from the ground up in our brand new, state of the art facilities.Collaborate with Trust wide curriculum leaders to shape a vibrant Technology department central to Oak Academy life

We would be delighted to welcome you in person to Oak Academy to discuss any of the roles we have available. If you join our team, you will find:

• A driven Principal with an open-door policy for staff, students and parents
• An enthusiastic and driven team of teachers and support staff
• Ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Wider school involvement
• A strong support network both within the school and within Ambitions Academies Trust
• Free onsite parking
• Own Teacher Laptop
• A positive working environment and wealth of resources including full access to ICT support
• Strong potential for career progression including NPQs for those looking to move into middle & senior leadership.
• An opportunity to be part of rapid school improvement in time for the opening of our new build