What skills and experience we're looking for
We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our dedicated team from February 2025 or a date to be agreed. The position is to cover maternity leave and will last for up to 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is sooner. Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers.
RE and PSHCE are thriving subjects which are highly regarded at Oakwood School. We are, therefore, looking to appoint a motivated and committed teacher with a passion for teaching RE and PSHCE at Key Stages3 and 4. The ability to teach another Humanities subject is an advantage although not essential.
We are looking for a colleague who is:
• A highly successful classroom practitioner
• An enthusiastic and hardworking team player
• Able to achieve high levels of student engagement, challenge and progress
• Inspirational with the ability to motivate students
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive wellbeing committee
• Free on-site parking
• Electric charging point
• Close proximity to the mainline station
• Plentiful staff enrichment activities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.