Teacher of Art and Design Technology

Job Title: Teacher of Art and Design Technology

Annual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 (M1 to M6)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term (maternity cover)

Contract Length: Fixed until February 2027, or the return of the current postholder

Hours: Full Time

Provisional

Start Date:

9 March 2026

We are looking for an inspirational teacher of Art and DT with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults.

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to teach creative lessons to KS3/4 students.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

Kings Oak Academy is situated in the heart of the South Gloucestershire community and is within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath. The academy has been part of the Cabot Learning Federation since 2011 and enjoys the benefits of being part of a mature, successful multi‑academy trust, offering access to high‑quality professional services and opportunities to work collaboratively with experienced colleagues across the trust.

As an all‑through school, Kings Oak is in a privileged position to educate children aged 4–16 and to support families over time. The academy’s staff structure and estate are organised into three phases (Lower School: Reception to Year 4; Middle School: Years 5–8; Upper School: Years 9–11). This structure ensures that learning is high quality and responsive to pupils’ developmental needs, long‑term relationships are fostered with families and colleagues benefit from the distinctive professional development and leadership opportunities that come from working in an all‑through community school.

Kings Oak was inspected in June 2025 and secured an Outstanding judgement in both Leadership and Management and Personal Development. Inspectors noted that pupils thrive at Kings Oak Academy. The school expects them to work hard, be kind, and pupils strive to do this. There are high expectations of what pupils can achieve academically and of who they can become. Kings Oak Academy is therefore an ambitious, values‑led community in which staff are trusted, developed and supported to do their best work and where colleagues who share our commitment to high expectations, kindness and inclusive excellence can build a rewarding and sustained career.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but were all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. Were proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to the Teachers Pension…