QUICK LINKS Home Join Us Parents All News Ofsted Sixth Form Contact Us Vacancies Caretaker - Full time, full year - Permanent Teaching Assistant - Term Time Only Specialist Teaching Assistant - Term Time Only Temporary Office/Resources Administrator - Term Time Only Cover Supervisor - Term Time Only Teacher of Maths - Full Time 1:1 Tutor ALL CURRENT VACANCIES ARE LISTED ABOVE. Please do keep an eye on our website for additional opportunities as they occur. TO ACCESS A VALE ACADEMY TRUST / KING ALFRED’S JOB APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY To access the Safer Recruitment Policy, please click Safer Recruitment Policy. Staff Code of Conduct Policy Here Policy statement on recruiting applicants with criminal records Here King Alfred’s and all schools within The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values. We are delighted that you are interested in working with us at King Alfred’s – there has never been a better time to join us. Current numbers on our roll are in the region of 1700, with 328 students in our Ofsted Outstanding Sixth Form. Our students are based across two sites; Years 7 and 8 enjoy being on a site of their own (West Site), with all the benefits this brings following transition from primary school. We have a wonderful sports hall on site, and along with a raft of other exciting improvements this offers a great environment for our youngest students. Years 9, 10 and 11 are based together on our Centre Site with our Sixth Form, and benefit from facilities that have been completely transformed in recent years. Along with a wonderful new Sixth Form building and study base, an impressive Dining Facility and Maths and English Teaching areas, we also have state-of-the art Science Facilities on Centre Site in our new Science Building housing a Scanning Electron Microscope. A further classroom block has also only recently been re-developed to include bright new classrooms and an open-plan study area with computers, providing a university-style study area for our students. NQT Induction OTSA is an Appropriate Body for NQT Induction. NQTs at KAA are registered with OTSA and benefit from access to online training and support materials, a specialist team of school-based NQT Induction Leaders and a wide range of phase and specialism specific training and professional development programmes run in partnership with Oxford Brookes University and the University of Oxford. CPD and Leadership Development There are more than 50 training events or professional development programmes available through OTSA each year. We have programmes for every stage of a teacher’s career including Early Professional Development, Middle Leadership, Senior Leadership and Headteacher Programmes, as well as programmes focussed on subject specific teaching and learning. Our programmes are school based so you may have opportunities to develop and deliver training to colleagues across Oxfordshire. Initial Teacher Training The OTSA SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) is an awarding body for Qualified Teacher Status, training nursery, primary, secondary and special school teachers through School Direct for King Alfred’s Academy and other Oxfordshire Schools. KAA places a high value on recruiting through this pathway. To find out more about the potential opportunities of working in an OTSA Partner School please take a look at the Oxfordshire Teaching Schools Alliance website: https://www.otsa.org.uk Prior to making your decision about training to become a teacher, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive Schools Experience Programme. Please note that the School Experience programme is closed until further notice due to Covid-19. A summary of programme dates and fee information is available by clicking HERE. If you would like to find out more, please contact Staff Development office, via 01235 225700 or email: staffdevelopment@ka.vale-academy.org The SCITT provides excellent additional professional development opportunities through potential involvement in the steering group, the trainee selection panels or working as a tutor on the programme. As a school-based programme there will also be opportunities to train and work as a mentor on School Direct. Research and Development OTSA views educational research as an essential part of our work. Engagement with research is a critical element of school improvement and individual CPD for teachers. Being research literate is a step forwards in the professionalism of teaching as a whole. OTSA Partner schools are committed to supporting their staff to engage with research. OTSA works with the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University to ensure a wealth of materials and opportunities to become involved. School to School Support Teachers in OTSA schools have the potential to apply to become National, Local and Specialist Leaders in Education. Our team of System Leaders are deployed for a number of days each year to provide support and training to other professionals and schools. These roles provide excellent networking, professional and career development opportunities. Health and Safety Training Courses at King Alfred’s 2021 – 22 Please find below a list of Health and Safety Training Courses that will be available for the 2021/2022 Academic year. **NEW COURSE DATES COMING SOON for 2021** FIRST AID COURSES AVAILABLE: Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid – 15:45pm – 18:45pm – 6 Hours split over 2 Nights of 3 Hours Currently offering Twilight Sessions. Date: TBC Location: 6th Form Auditorium Time: 3-45pm – 6.45pm spaced over two evenings. You must attend both sessions. To ensure that candidates are trained in adult and paediatric first aid techniques to enable them to recognise and treat those who are ill or injured. Certification – valid for 3 years Cost – £80 + VAT per person *additional courses can be added to meet demand. Level 3 Paediatric First Aid – 09:30 – 15:30 (12 Hours) To introduce first aid to candidates who have children and babies in their care and to enable them to recognise and respond to a paediatric emergency. Certification – valid for 3 years Cost – £125 + VAT per person Date: TBC Location: Centre Site Meeting Room *additional courses can be added to meet demand. Emergency First Aid at Work – 09:30 – 15:30 (6 Hours) All participants will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aiders that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner Certification – valid for 3 years Cost – £80 + VAT per person Date: TBC Location: Centre Site Meeting Room *additional courses can be added to meet demand. OTHER HEALTH & SAFETY COURSES AVAILABLE: **DATE JUST RELEASED** Fire Marshal/Warden Training – 09:30 – 13:30 (4 Hours) To give participants an understanding of the nature and causes of fire, and how to identify, prioritise and manage the fire risk and take the appropriate actions as a fire marshal. Certification – valid for 2 years Cost – £60 + VAT per person Date: Monday 6th December Location: Centre Site You can download a booking form HERE. Please send completed booking forms to Lisa Strange at lstrange@ka.vale-academy.org or alternatively call 01235 225700 to book your place. *additional courses can be added to meet demand. Handling Hazardous Substances (COSHH) Awareness Training 09:30 – 13:30 (4 Hours) To provide an understanding of substances hazardous to health and how they should be used to ensure safety. Certification – valid for 3 years Cost – £60 + VAT per person Date: TBC Location: Centre Site Meeting Room Manual Handling Awareness and Risk Assessment Training – 09:30 – 12:30 (3 Hours) To provide a practical knowledge and the skills to be able to provide an effective appreciation of the requirements of manual handling in the workplace. This includes Legislation, employer duties, employee duties, risk assessment, information instruction supervision and training, the use of personal protective equipment. Certification – valid for 3 years Cost – £60 + VAT per person Date: TBC Location: Centre Site Meeting Room Working at Height Awareness Training – 10:00 – 14:00 (4 Hours) To advise delegates about the principles of safe working at height and the importance of conducting a risk assessment prior to any working at height activity. Certification – valid for 3 years Cost – £60 + VAT per person Date: TBC Location: Centre Site Meeting Room To book onto any of the above courses or to discuss holding additional courses, please contact the Lisa Strange in the Staff Development office by emailing lstrange@ka.vale-academy.org or calling 01235 225700. Or as an alternative option, please contact lstrange@ka.vale-academy.org to discuss the option to complete Health and Safety or Food Safety courses with an Online course. Training course Booking Form can be downloaded HERE A COVID-19 Visitor Declaration Form will need to be completed before attending any Training Course. Please click HERE to download a form All tutor led training courses will take place at King Alfred’s Academy, Centre Site, Portway, Wantage, OXON, OX12 9BY. If you would like to request an additional Health and Safety course such as Manual Handling, COSHH Awareness, Working at Heights or Fire Marshal courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Staff Development office to discuss. If you have a large number of delegates who require First Aid training, please also contact the Staff Development office to discuss options. Contact Us King Alfred's Academy Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY Telephone: 01235 225 700. Ofsted Information © King Alfred's Academy. Website Design by The Mustard Agency Ofsted Terms of Use Cookie Policy