We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the founding team at our brand-new start up Academy in south Bristol as Teacher of MFL – Spanish. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the Academy as it grows.

Do you want to be at the vanguard of our amazing journey to transform the life chances of thousands of young people in south Bristol?

Are you a committed educator with a passion for improving the standard of teaching and learning?

Are you someone who understands the importance of developing strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community?

Do you have high aspirations for both yourself, and all the students you teach, and do you believe all young people are capable of remarkable success?

Are you looking to develop your leadership career?

Then please read more about us and this very special and unique role below.

ABOUT US

Oasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new – co-educational academy opening in south Bristol in September 3. Starting with Year 7 only it will grow year on year to reach a capacity of young people.

Oasis Academy Daventry Road will deliver high quality teaching in an environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. We will work to develop the character and competence of all young people, in pursuit of everyone receiving an exceptional education and reaching their full potential both in learning and in life.

In the first year you will be responsible for delivering the OCL Science curriculum to a range of Yr7 classes. You will work closely alongside the Associate Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning and the Trust National Lead Practitioner for Science who will support you to adapt lessons to meet the needs of the young people in your care. You will take responsibility for a tutor group and be instrumental in supporting their personal development through a range of extra-curricular activities. You will be enrolled on our coaching programme and be a vital member of our start-up Academy team. Each year, as the Academy grows in size you will then teach a mix of age groups and be at the forefront of the development of the Science department. For the right person, this is a truly unique opportunity.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who has:

  • a genuine commitment to working with young people, and a desire to support them to thrive in learning and life
  • a high level of personal and professional integrity
  • a willingness to be both a giver and a receiver of feedback
  • a highly organised individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and use time efficiently
  • the flexibility, adaptability, resilience and a willingness to be involved with Academy life beyond formal lessons
  • the ability to bring simplicity to complex scenarios, communicating key messages effectively to a wide range of audiences
  • a strong interest research related to education and learning
  • a commitment to continual personal learning and development
  • the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

    • WHY JOIN US?

  • A strong and supportive staff team
  • Centrally planned, knowledge rich curriculum
  • Clear and simple behaviour systems with centrally managed detentions
  • Weekly dedicated department time
  • Weekly dedicated year team meetings
  • Instructional coaching programme for all staff
  • Access to Trust wide CPD
  • Support from Trust National Lead Practitioners
  • Access to the full suite of National Professional Qualifications through the National Institute of Teaching
  • iPad and laptop provided for all staff
  • Staff refreshments provided daily
  • Staff social events
  • Free use of the on-site Fitness Centre
  • Free flu jabs

    • Closing Date: 9.am Monday April 3

    Shortlisting: April 3

    Interview: Week commencing April – Provisional Date Thursday April 3

    Please note that the academy reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process

    OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

    Oasis Community Learning is part of the wider Oasis charity established in 5 by Rev. Steve Chalke MBE. Since opening our first academy in 4 we have grown as a family into academies spread across the country in five separate geographical hubs, making us one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK. We work in some of the most socially disadvantaged areas of the country but believe passionately in the potential of the people who live there. Oasis exists to give advantage to the disadvantaged by building communities and transforming lives. Whilst each Oasis academy has its own unique and individual character, we are united together in the pursuit of this important goal. % of our academies are rated good or better by Ofsted which is a testament to the hard work and commitment of every single one of our employees.