Team English at OAJW are a collegiate and creative bunch with a passion for sharing the delights of English Literature and English Language with students. We are incredibly proud of our five-year curriculum, which takes students on an enlightening journey through time and genre: from Greek Myth to Othello’s Cyprus, on to the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance and beyond! At KS4 we deliver AQA for English Language and Literature and our KS3 curriculum builds knowledge cumulatively to support that.
We are looking for someone to act as RSL for KS3 English and in that role, work closely with our RSL for KS4 and Head of Department. There will be opportunities to lead co-planning, support early career teachers and, being part of Oasis Community Learning means that our curriculum is shared; we benefit from working alongside colleagues in partner academies.
Oasis Academy John Williams is a thriving secondary school located in Hengrove, South Bristol, serving just over 880 students aged 11-16. Our student population is 84% White British, 15% SEN, 43% Disadvantaged and 32% FSM. We are proud to be the school of choice for so many in our local community and we have been heavily over-subscribed for the past seven years.
We are housed in a modern new build [new build opened in September 2010] with a host of subject specialist rooms and in December 2016 we further enhanced our facilities with a state of the art AstroTurf and tartan-running strip. There are currently five Oasis secondary academies in Bristol (John Williams, Brislington & Brightstowe, Daventry Road & Temple Quarter. Our local family of schools forms part of the South West Region of Oasis Community Learning (OCL). OCL is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 54 academies, working across England in five regions. As part of OCL, we enjoy the benefits that being part of a wider family of schools brings, both at a national and regional level.
We have a strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards for all our students. Our centrally planned and knowledge-rich curriculum is implemented through evidence-based T&L, rooted in the science of learning and principles of Rosenshine. You will be at the forefront of education technology through the Oasis Horizons project which includes the use of 32GB 8th generation Wi-Fi enabled iPads by all staff and students.
At OAJW we value opportunity for extensive professional development including departmental co-planning, instructional coaching and collaboration with peers. We very much believe in a sense of ‘team’ and working together in support of one another and the wonderful young people we serve.. We have a strong record of opportunity for professional growth and development. There are opportunities to access the full range of NPQs through the National Institute of Teaching, of which OCL are a core member.
Our staff profile is balanced in terms of stage of career, welcoming new entrants to the profession and working with those more established. There is an active staff forum who meet regularly to share thoughts and reflections as well as planning staff social and well-being events. Our staff are also able to take advantage of tea, coffee and refreshments provided throughout the day, use of fitness centre facilities and free on-site parking. The Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme are accessible to all teaching staff at OAJW.
Closing deadline: 09.00 Monday 15th April 2024
Interview: Friday 19th April 2024
Please note that the academy reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
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 and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.
Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.
Oasis Community Learning is 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.