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Learning Zone Leader Humanities

Learning Zone Leader Humanities

Oasis Academy: Shirley Park

Croydon

Salary:
MPS 1-6, U1-U3 (Outer London) + TLR 1b
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2015
Apply by:
22 April 2015

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to work for an Outstanding Academy, Oasis Shirley Park

Oasis Academy Shirley Park is an all-through academy for students ages three to nineteen. The academy forms part of Oasis Community Learning which is a multi –academy sponsor growing extensively across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team for an enthusiastic, committed professional who share our ethos and vision. You will be able to inspire, enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge students to raise achievement at all levels due to our culture of high performance and expectations of both staff and students.

We are looking for a key individual to contribute to a continuously progressive Secondary phase, which was rated Outstanding in all four categories in the latest Ofsted report. Led by a dedicated Principal and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop within an exciting and creative curriculum and be part of a highly motivated team which prides itself on its collaborative working practices, transforming learning and positive outcomes for all students. We are looking for a key individual to lead and manage all elements of teaching in the Humanities department.

“Teaching is Outstanding because the staff are highly committed” Ofsted November 2013”

For further information about this position, including application pack and full job description, please visit our website www.oasisacademyshirleypark.org. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Closing date for applications is: 9am on Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Interviews will take place week commencing: Monday 27th April 2015

Oasis Community Learning runs transformational Academies in many areas across the United Kingdom. Believing that every person, in addition to every child matters, we are working with the wider Oasis Group, transforming schools into Community hubs, through applying a holistic view of Education. To learn more about Oasis’ vision for unlocking our students’ potential and working in partnership with our local community, please visit our website: www.oasiscommunitylearning.org

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. Reg. Charity No: 1109288

About Oasis Academy: Shirley Park

About Academy Shirley Park

We are delighted you are thinking of joining Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Oasis Academy Shirley Park is a mixed, non-selective, Christian, 3-19 academy with sixth form, situated in Croydon in London. The secondary school, which opened as an all-through academy in September 2009, has 1,538 students on its roll, 129 of whom are students in the sixth form. The school is sponsored by Oasis Community Learning (OCL), a multi-academy sponsor, which is legally responsible for 47 Oasis Academies.

Principal

Saqib Chaudhri 

Values and vision

Oasis Academy Shirley Park’s motto is: ‘Transforming Learning, Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities.’ Central to the ethos of the school is the idea of a rich and balanced educational environment nurturing the whole student - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. The school promotes a balanced, healthy lifestyle, demonstrated through policies regarding Academy meals, involvement in sporting activities and ecological building design.

Oasis Academy Shirley Park’s goal is to raise aspirations, unlock students’ potential and work towards achieving excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people. It believes this can be achieved through high-quality facilities, outstanding staff, clear leadership, a positive, affirming environment, and a partnership between students, parents/carers and the Academy. Parents and carers are positively engaged in supporting their children.  

Ofsted

“Students’ achievements are outstanding. Regardless of their starting points, all groups make exceptional progress to exceed the national average greatly by the end of Year 11. Teaching is outstanding because staff are highly committed to ensuring that their students fulfil their potential. They have very high expectations of the students and successfully challenge, nurture and support them at every stage in their studies. Outstanding leadership and governance, especially from the inspirational principal, ensure that the academy makes rapid progress and meets its challenging targets.”

View Oasis Academy Shirley Park’s latest Ofsted report 


What we offer:

  • You'll be part of  a friendly team which has worked together for several years
  • You'll have access to shared resources available for curriculum at every key stage.
  • Outstanding progress at both Key stage 4 and Key Stage 5. 
  • We are engaged with current developments in curriculum and pedagogy.
  • We have the highest progress score for KS5/sixth form in Croydon.
  • We have positive progress scores for KS4 and KS5.
  • There is a real opportunity to make an impact. 
  • You’ll receive genuine support and CPD to develop you and open up career opportunities in the Oasis Community and beyond. 
  • You’ll be part of a team that believes every child should go to a great school as we work tirelessly to provide the children with an outstanding education. 
  • You understand education is not solely about excellent examination results but includes much more than that.
  • You’ll have supportive management who are committed to improving teachers work-life balance.
  • You’ll have access to a free confidential counselling service for the times in your life when you need a little extra support.
  • You can access free eye tests.

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Applications closed