Whether particles, plants or planets are your thing, help bring Science to life at Oasis Academy Brightstowe guiding our students through a dynamic and diverse curriculum! This is an exciting opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher (if you are an Early Career Teacher, you will be supported by your individual subject Mentor and the wider ECT team both within the Academy, and nationally). We actively encourage applications from those wanting to work part-time or more flexibly than the traditional model.
What Oasis Offers
- An exceptional CPD offer including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy-wide CPD and termly Trust-based CPD.
- A pre-planned, fully resourced, Trust-wide curriculum with the autonomy to adapt for your students - no planning lessons from scratch!
- A centralised Culture for Learning policy which allows the teacher to teach and students to learn. You will be supported too by a Pastoral and SEND team.
- A streamlined, personalised feedback & assessment policy, created to minimise staff workload and maximise student progression.
- The opportunity to undertake fully-funded National Professional Qualifications and access to Apprenticeship Levy for further professional and academic qualifications.
- The opportunity to run an extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your talents with students!
- Access to an iPad for all staff / students enabling the use of Formative and other online self-marking assessment resources.
- The opportunity to further your career within the Trust and region. There are also a range of National Lead Practitioner roles within the Trust which you may also have the opportunity to apply for.
- Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme.
- 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.
- 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 which is staffed by professionally qualified Mental Health Nurses.
- Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with
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 Science to KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate is someone who:
- Sets high expectations for teaching and learning
- Challenges our young people to think in new ways
- Cultivates positive and respectful culture within the Academy
- Encourages students to follow systems and procedures
- Is a reflective and collaborative practitioner with great subject knowledge
- Inspires and enthuses children with their passion for History and Business Studies
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships, using excellent interpersonal skills
- 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!
Please submit a full application via eTeach portal no later than midnight of Wednesday, 15 May 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 20 May 2024. We are 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. Please note that we cannot accept CVs for this role, you must complete a full application form.
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.