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Mathematics Head of Department - Full-time

Oasis Academy Isle Of Sheppey, Sheerness

  • Ref:KCC886-6915-274T
  • Posted:13/02/2019
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR 1B + Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:27/02/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Start date: 1st September 2019

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 1B - £9,664 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Faculty Leader of Maths to join an innovative department, ensuring high quality teaching, learning and student achievement across the department.

About Oasis:

Oasis Academies exist to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person. Our task is to serve our students, as well as provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people.

Our Academy is proud to be one of 48 Oasis Academies in the UK. We are one of the largest mixed comprehensive schools in the country with capacity for 2,500 student, spread across our two campuses.

We have undergone a period of significant transformation over the last 3 years. On average, each Oasis Academy secondary school has increased the number of students obtaining 5 plus A*-C grade GCSE’s by 23 percentage points on its predecessor school.

The post holder will be joining us at a critically exciting point in our development and we would be interested to hear the unique skills and attributes you can offer the young people we work alongside.

Candidate requirements:

Achieving our mission requires a special person and committed teacher who can demonstrate:

  • A relentless focus on achieving the highest standards
  • The ability to work as a strong and effective team player
  • Commitment to developing the character of all our young people
  • Relentless perseverance, determination and resilience
  • A strong commitment to the Oasis ethos
  • Passion for your subject and the willingness to undergo continual professional development

 

The benefits of working with Oasis:

  • The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team
  • High quality professional development opportunities
  • State of the art buildings and facilities
  • Support and development from our wide range of local and national educational partners including 48 Oasis academies nationally
  • The opportunity to be part of a truly rewarding and exciting experience
  • The chance to transform the lives of our amazing students in a fast paced and rapidly improving school.
  • Employee discount scheme

Please visit our Academy website and OCL website for further information.

http://www.oasisacademyisleofsheppey.org/

http://www.oasiscommunitylearning.org/

Please email your completed application to HR@oasisisleofsheppey.org

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 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 right to work and DBS checks.

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

Information about the school

We are a large secondary academy and sixth form based across two specialist campuses on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Our unparalleled range of facilities allows us to teach a dynamic, academic and vocational range of subjects to suit the passions and aspirations of our young people. Our academy is improving day-by-day as we grow and have welcomed one of our largest year 7 and sixth form cohorts this September. We leave no child behind at OA Sheppey and foster strong links with community services to support the island to flourish beyond the school. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Sheppey family.

Being part of the Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust we also benefit from support and sharing of best practice from our regional schools, Regional Director and wider Oasis family, including the Oasis Curriculum specialists and resources

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Felicity Cleary
  • Address:Minster Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3JQ
  • Telephone: 01795 873591
  • Email: hr@oasisisleofsheppey.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.