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Thank you for your interest in potentially joining Oasis Academy John Williams, a thriving and popular secondary school in South Bristol, as a teacher of English.
The successful applicant for this role will join our talented team of 7 specialist English teachers. Jude, our wonderful Head of English, will support your growth and development, whether you are new to our profession or someone with more experience. As an English teacher, you will have the opportunity to deliver across both Key Stages, inspiring our young people to learn and love studying English! Both English and English Literature are delivered at Key Stage 4.
You also will be a Learning Mentor [Tutor] to our lovely young people, spending time with them daily and supporting them to thrive in both learning and life. We are proud of the relationships we develop with our students, and the Learning Mentor role is central to this!
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 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. 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 Date: 9am Monday 21st April 2025
Interview: Thursday 24th April 2025
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.
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