EYFS Phase Leader

EYFS Phase Leader, Sheffield

Oasis Academy Watermead

An exciting opportunity is now available for an outstanding Teacher to join the leadership team of Oasis Academy Watermead. This brand new primary Academy will open in Sheffield in September 2014 with a Nursery and a cohort of 60 pupils in Reception. The Academy will be at the very heart of the Shirecliffe and Southey communities, supporting and building upon the excellent work that already exists in the area. It is our aim that all the pupils and their families attending our Academy will develop a true sense of belonging and become actively involved in the life of Watermead.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years leader who will inspire all those around them with their creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning. Our fantastic new facilities will provide outstanding provision both in and out of doors so that our children can become engaged in a variety of experiential learning opportunities. Candidates must have ambition, drive and most importantly, a passion for learning that will inspire our pupils and the Academy community. This is a very exciting role where the successful candidate will be able to shape the future and become part of a highly motivated and dedicated team who will work together to bring alive our vision.

Oasis Academy Watermead is part of the Oasis Community Learning family, a multi-academy sponsor with the express purpose of transforming schools into community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education. This new post offers an exciting opportunity to be part of this nationally growing organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. The successful candidate will need to understand, share and be committed to the Oasis ethos of inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, hope and perseverance.

For an application pack including a full job description, please visit our website at www.oasisacademywatermead.org/watermead_jobs

For more information on the benefits of being part of our family of Academies across the UK please visit: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role with the Principal, Lynne Goodhand please email Hannah.brown@oasisuk.org

Closing date for applications is: 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2014.

Class observations will be held in shortlisted candidates schools (where possible) during the week of 28th April, 2014

Interviews will be held in Sheffield during the week commencing 5th May 2014

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 Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.