Teacher of DT in Banbury

Based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Wykham Park Academy is a thriving and ambitious secondary school where students are encouraged to dream, believe and achieve. We are proud of our supportive culture, dedicated staff team and commitment to providing outstanding opportunities for every student to succeed.

As part of the Aspirations Academies Trust, you'll be joining a family of schools that is passionate about transforming lives through education. We invest heavily in our people and are committed to helping every member of staff develop their skills, grow their career and achieve their Personal Professional Vision.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Design Technology (0.8 FTE) to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT), recent graduate, or an unqualified teacher looking to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

Whether you are just starting your teaching career or looking to take your first step into the profession, we will provide the guidance, coaching and professional development needed to help you flourish. Our experienced staff work collaboratively to support colleagues at every stage of their career, ensuring that you have access to high-quality mentoring, training and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Design Technology and committed to delivering engaging lessons that inspire creativity, problem-solving and innovation. You will have the opportunity to teach enthusiastic students within a well-resourced department and contribute to the wider life of the academy.

This role would particularly suit:

• An Early Career Teacher seeking a supportive environment to complete their induction.

• A recent Design, Engineering, Product Design or related degree graduate considering a career in teaching.

• An unqualified teacher with relevant industry experience who is looking to work towards Qualified Teacher Status with support from the academy.

• Someone who is passionate about making a difference and helping young people achieve their full potential.

At Wykham Park Academy, no matter where you are in your career journey, you will be supported to develop your expertise, grow your confidence and achieve your professional ambitions.

Join us and become part of a vibrant learning community where your contribution is valued, your development is supported and your work helps shape the future of young people in Banbury.

Safeguarding Statement

Wykham Park Academy and Aspirations Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children's Barred List check, as well as other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks will include online searches, verification of identity, qualifications, right to work in the UK, references and employment history.

This post is suitable for exempted individuals under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all relevant convictions, cautions and other information that are not protected must be disclosed as part of the recruitment process.