Teacher of Science (Maternity Cover 12mth FTC)

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Oasis Academy Sholing

Oasis Academy Sholing is seeking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join an extremely successful and talented team. The appointment will be to initially cover the maternity leave of one member of the department.  You will support our growing department and the Principal, staff, and our students as we ‘Strive for Excellence’.

The Science department is a progressive, successful team that places its students at the centre of what we do. An explicit passionate focus on high quality teaching has resulted in our results continuing to improve every year. A shared curriculum based around the most significant concepts in science with an explicit focus on what is it to be a scientist, collaborative planning, sensible and focussed marking & assessment practices, as well as excellent department, school, and national CPD opportunities make this an inspiring, exciting, and supportive place to work and develop your career.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher looking to make a difference in the lives of young people. You will join a friendly and supportive team that strives to ensure that all students enjoy their learning and surpass expectations of achievement.  If you wish to grow professionally, join us, and become part of the team developing an outstanding academy. 

Our offer to you

When you join the Sholing family there are a significant number of benefits that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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 you, should times get tough.

The role and what we are looking for

The successful candidate will be required to teach Science at KS3 and KS4 to the highest standard and make a positive difference in Academy life. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential. You must be able to use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate our students and demonstrate a commitment to sharing best practice with colleagues in the department. A passion for science and a commitment to integrating it across the curriculum is paramount.

Our academy

Oasis Academy Sholing is a rapidly improving, forward-thinking Academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students.

Sholing is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust.  The successful candidate will share the ambition of community transformation, delivered by exceptional education at the heart of the community.

We are searching for somebody who has high expectations, a commitment to raising standards and up to date knowledge of teaching and learning. 

Application process

Like what you see?

For further information and an application pack please visit www.oasisacademysholing.org or email us at recruitment@oasissholing.org or phone 02380 448861.

For an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact our Director of Sciences on Rob.Newman@oasissholing.org.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.