Are you an outstanding leader of Design/Technology who is ready for a new challenge? Are you committed to delivering inspirational lessons for our students, in order that they can achieve well? If the answer to the questions above is yes, Oasis Brightstowe could be the Academy for you. Earlier start might be possible for the right candidate.
Our offer to you
When you join the Oasis family there are several offers you will receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice:
- A pre-planned, fully resourced, Trust-wide curriculum with the autonomy to adapt for your students - no planning lessons from scratch!
- Access to an iPad for all staff / students enabling the use of Formative and other online self-marking assessment resources
- A streamlined, personalised feedback & assessment policy, created to minimise staff workload and maximise student progression
- The opportunity to run a weekly extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden talents with students!
- comprehensive training opportunities at the cutting edge of educational research and coaching with access to NPQMP, NPQSL and NPQH programmes
- A centralised Culture for Learning policy which allows the teacher to teach and students to learn.
- Access to Health Shield Cash Plan which can include 24/7 access to a GP, assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye-care, physiotherapy, and chiropody
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Support to balance your work/life/caring responsibilities via our Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy, Flexible Working and Sabbatical Policy
- Trust wide recognition of the challenges to mental health, facing both staff and students, and the support of our National Mental Health Team
- Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough
The role and what we are looking for
You will have a confident understanding of the curriculum, excellent subject knowledge and proven success as an effective leader. You will be expected to teach Computer Science and lead the department. The successful candidate is someone who:
- is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Computer Science and the world of computer tech.
- is a successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
- challenges our young people to think in new ways
- can turn ideas and opportunities into success
- establishes and maintains strong relationships, using excellent interpersonal skills
- has experience of successfully leading others
- sets high expectations for teaching and learning
- is a reflective and collaborative practitioner
- has an up-to-date knowledge of teaching and behaviour management strategies
- is willing to model and support the Oasis ethos
Our Academy
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a vibrant, happy and successful secondary school based in Shirehampton. We are part of the Oasis Community Learning family with the express purpose of transforming schools into community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education. By being part of a multi-academy sponsor trust we benefit from support and sharing of best practice from our regional schools, National Lead Practitioners and wider Oasis family. We are committed to ensuring all students achieve academic success, have the opportunity to climb the stairway to University or a real alternative, and lead a fulfilling and happy life. We firmly believe in a structured environment which is founded upon high expectations and no excuses. We believe that all our students, regardless of starting point, can fulfil their potential, and through great teaching and learning they will go on to become valuable and happy members of the community in which they live.
Like what you see? Apply today!
Make sure you fill out an application and submit it via eTeach by midnight on Sunday, 21 April 2024. Interviews will be held on w/c 22 April 2024. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have or show you around the Academy and the department, so please don't hesitate to get in touch and call the main Academy telephone number. Visit our website to find out more about us
Please note that we cannot accept CVs for this role, you must complete a full application form. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Equal opportunities - as a secular Academy, we actively seek applications from candidates of any faith or non-faith to join our completely inclusive community that is based on a set of shared, commonly held values.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Equal opportunities - as a secular Academy, we actively seek applications from candidates of any faith or non-faith to join our completely inclusive community that is based on a set of shared, commonly held values.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Safeguarding - Safeguarding Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to DBS Barred list and Enhanced Disclosure checks.