We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our Academy in South Bristol. 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? Then please read more about us and this role below. ABOUT US Oasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new 11-16 co-educational academy that opened in south Bristol in September 2023. Having started with Year 7 in 2023 we have now welcome a second cohort in 2024 to our academy which will grow year on year to reach a capacity of 900 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. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT We aim to put practical work at the heart of the science curriculum, and thus the department is supported by a full-time technician. We are in the process of adapting the central science curriculum to best suit our students. You will have the opportunity to be involved in this development and shape how you want science taught. Our vision is to offer both combined and separate sciences at GCSE, with opportunities for specialist teaching of separate sciences. 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? An exceptional CPD offer including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy-wide and department-based 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 fully supported too by a superb 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 a weekly extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden 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. Access to 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 Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough. 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. The opportunity to join a successful department, with a proven track record and a wealth of expertise in their subject and pedagogy. Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 30 January 2025 Interviews week commencing 3 February 2025 The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.