Teacher of English

Pay Range - M1-6/UPS1-3

Teacher of English

Oasis Academy Lords Hill is a thriving secondary school located in Southampton serving just over 850 students aged 11-16. Our student population is 84% 68% White British, 32% EAL, 15% 16% SEN, 43% 50% Disadvantaged and 32% FSM.

We are housed in a modern new build with a host of subject specialist rooms and we further enhanced our facilities with a state of the art AstroTurf and tartan-running strip. There are currently three Oasis secondary academies in Southampton (Lords Hill, Mayfield and Sholing) Our local family of schools forms part of the larger South West and South Coast Region of Oasis Community Learning (OCL). OCL is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 52 academies, working across England in five regions. As part of OCL, we enjoy the benefits that being part of a wider family of schools brings, both at a national and regional level.

We have a strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards for all our students. Our centrally planned and knowledge-rich curriculum is implemented through evidence-based T&L, rooted in the science of learning and principles of Rosenshine. You will be at the forefront of education technology through the Oasis Horizons project which includes the use of 32GB 8th generation Wi-Fi enabled iPads by all staff and students. 

At Lords Hill we value opportunity for extensive professional development including departmental co-planning, instructional coaching and collaboration with peers. We very much believe in a sense of ‘team’ and working together in support of one another and the wonderful young people we serve.. We have a strong record of opportunity for professional growth and development, there are opportunities to access the full range of NPQs through the National Institute of Teaching, of which OCL are a core member. 

Our staff profile is balanced in terms of stage of career, welcoming new entrants to the profession and working with those more established. Our staff are also able to take advantage of the use of fitness centre facilities and free on-site parking. The Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme are accessible to all teaching staff at Lords Hill.

THE ROLE

We are seeking inspirational and an outstanding Teachers of English to join our experienced English department. The successful candidates will be required to teach English Language and Literature at KS3 and KS4 to the highest standard and make a positive difference to Academy life. A willingness to support the Academy ethos and support of extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential. Applications from newly qualified teachers are welcome, alongside applications for teachers with more experience.

This role offers excellent opportunities for the right candidates to develop their role working in collaboration with the other Academies in Southampton. 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 willingness to support the Academy ethos and extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential.

The successful candidate will share our ambition of community transformation, delivered by exceptional education at the heart of the community. We are searching for somebody who can join us on the next exiting phase of our journey.  

The Horizons Project sees every student in the Academy a dedicated IPad for use in the classroom.

A willingness to support the Academy ethos and extra-curricular activities within the Academy is essential.

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?

• A strong and supportive staff team
• Centrally planned, knowledge rich curriculum
• Clear and simple behaviour systems with centrally managed detentions
• Weekly Dedicated department time
• Weekly dedicated year team meetings
• Instructional coaching programme for all staff
• Access to Trust wide CPD
• Support from Trust National Lead Practitioners
• Access to the full suite of National Professional Qualifications through the National Institute of Teaching
• Teacher Pension Scheme
• iPad and laptop provided for all staff
• Health Shield, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health, to support your health and wellbeing
• Staff social events
• Free use of the on site Fitness Centre
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free Flu jabs

 Application Procedure

For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact Jaz Curtin-Sewell on Jazmin.curtin-sewell@oasislordshill.org or phone the Academy on 02380 393660.

The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.