Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection here: and a welcome message from our Head of School here:  

The school is part of the Community Schools Alliance Trust - a small MAT with one secondary school, one primary school and another due to open in September 2020. The Trust’s common vision is to improve every learner’s life chances.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and are happy to consider part-time applications. If you are not familiar with Oxfordshire, we would recommend that you take a look at:

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and innovative Design and Technology teacher, who has a real passion for ensuring engagement in learning for all students, to join our ambitious and well-resourced department.

This role would suit a new or established Design and Technology teacher. We are ideally looking for a teacher able to teach Product Design at KS3, KS4 and KS5 but also welcome applicants with other specialisms. The ability to teach another Design and Technology subject is also desirable. We encourage applications from teachers at any stage in their career and applications from unqualified teachers will also be considered.

You will need to demonstrate that you:

• are passionate about all areas of Design and Technology and committed to raising levels of engagement and achievement;
• have the determination to provide high quality classroom teaching;
• want to make a positive difference by going the extra mile for the benefit of your students;
• have the desire and enthusiasm to play an active and collaborative role in contributing to a strong culture of sharing best practice, resources and ideas;
• are keen and able to embed enjoyment and success in learning

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Emma Garden, Head of Technology Faculty via email or on 01865 755 288

Salary will be on the Teacher Main Scale or Upper Pay scale plus potential TLR for additional duties - depending on experience. The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.

How to Apply:

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If you have any questions about the application form or the recruitment process do not hesitate to contact us via email below.

The Community Schools Alliance Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 7 January

Interviews: Thursday, 16 January