Internal Exclusion Leader

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill delivers “Excellence by All, for all”. Our GCSE results are improving year on year. Housed in a spectacular building the academy is part of Oasis Community Learning, the second largest multi-Academy sponsor in England, and one of three Oasis Academies serving Southampton.

We are excited to offer a brand new role at Oasis Academy Lord's Hill.  This is a new job opportunity for any experienced and highly versatile individual to lead our Internal Exclusion room.  The successful applicant will have a real opportunity to shape this provision and have a positive impact on the academic and social progress of students who need to access IE as an alternative to following their normal timetable for a short period of time.  Working closely with Senior Leaders and the Student Entitlement team, the applicant will ensure that the curriculum is delivered to students during their time in the provision and that learning is not lost as a result. We are looking for a person  who has the ability to build positive relationships with students with the desire to improve their life chances both academically and socially, and you must be able to meet the expectations of the Job Description.

If you are flexible, supportive and understand the needs of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. You should be able to develop a range of strategies to promote a good attitude to learning in and around the school. The successful candidate will join the Student Entitlement Team and report directly to the Assistant Principal for Safeguarding and Behaviour.  You will have the drive and intent to secure school improvement; have a creative and innovative approach and an ability to embrace and promote change; be enthusiastic and determined to support the school. You must be willing to model and support the Oasis ethos.  This role is essential in the development of the Academy as it grows in size, year on year.

We strive to be the exceptional school our community deserves and are excited to welcome applications from future colleagues who share our enthusiasm for education and dedication to transforming the community we live in and serve.

Benefits we offer:

• 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.  
• 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.
• Free use of the gym

Application Procedure:

Please take time to look over the recruitment information attached.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please contact Alex Burton, Assistant Principal on 02380 393660 or email alex.burton@oasislordshill.org

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.