Head of Religious Education & PSHE
Oak Wood School
Hillingdon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPR with outer London allowance + TLR1a (currently £8,291.00)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for January 2021 or Easter 2021 start
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2021
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to lead our thriving Religious Education department and guide PSHE across the school. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers able to teach Religious Education throughout the ability range at KS3, KS4 and Philosophy and Ethics at KS5. Excellent support is available from a very experienced team. All students study Religious Education at Key Stage 3. Religious Education is also a popular option at GCSE. All students study PSHE for one period per week across the whole school from Years 7 to 13.
Oak Wood School is a truly inclusive mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The curriculum is well balanced and reflects the needs of all our students and the local community in that we cater for the academic and vocational subjects.
Situated on a large site close to Heathrow Airport and the centre of Hillingdon, Oak Wood School has much to offer:
- a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders.
- staff wellbeing programme.
- childcare and cycle to school vouchers.
- excellent transport links (by train 45 minutes to central London), bus routes 427, 278 & U2, train (Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and Underground (Metropolitan & Piccadilly).
- on-site parking including electric charging facilities.
- on-site catering facilities.
Completed applications to be sent to Shannon Smith, HR Officer on: HR@oakwoodschool.uk Please note that CVs will not be accepted - you must complete our Application Form to be considered for this post.
Visits to the school can be arranged if requested.
You can access our school website for further information and an application form: www.oakwoodhillingdon.org.uk
Closing date: Thursday 9 December 2021 at midday.
Interviews: Week commencing 13 December (Strong applications may be contacted earlier).
The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Oak Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Oak Wood School
Oak Wood is a vibrant, innovative and aspirational community where students are encouraged to aim high to achieve their personal goals. We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive Foundation School that serves its local community in Hillingdon with over 1000 students.
Oak Wood School is situated in the centre of Hillingdon and serves a diverse catchment area. The cultural, faith and social diversity of the school is a great strength, and it is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities issues and achievement for all. Oak Wood School is very popular with over 200 students in the current Year 7.
At Oak Wood School we value the achievements of every pupil and student no matter what their abilities or talents. Young people are at the heart of all that we do. We are a truly comprehensive school and celebrate our diversity. Our high expectations of every pupil, and a caring, respectful and supportive core ethos – We Dream, We Learn, We Grow – propels us constantly to advocate that pupils and students are not limited in their choices.
We are extremely proud of our pupils. They are confident, articulate and thoughtful pupils who continually impress with their talents and energy. We regularly celebrate the many and varied successes of individuals and groups and are proud of our inclusive approach. It goes without saying that we want every pupil who joins us to develop into a successful young adult, but we also want to empower them to determine what success looks like for themselves. What is right for one is not necessarily right for another. It is important that each child has the chance to forge their own pathway, both while they are with us and beyond.
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