Teacher of History
Oak Wood School
Hillingdon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPR with Outer London Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2023
Job overview
Oak Wood School is looking to appoint an exciting and innovative teacher of History to join our friendly, dynamic and collaborative department. Applications are welcome from new and experienced teachers able to teach History throughout the ability range at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Excellent support is available from a very experienced team. All students study History at Key Stage 3 and it is a popular option at Key Stage 4 and continues growing in popularity at A Level. We need you to have a love of teaching and a willingness to trial new ideas and be a team player who puts the good of our students at the heart of all that you do.
Oak Wood School was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2022. It 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.
We believe our best resources are our teachers. There is a popular and thriving programme of professional development in the department and across the school at all levels and colleagues have the opportunity to develop personally and professionally through our membership of organisations such as the PiXL club and the Hillingdon Learning Partnership (HLP). The school also offers a comprehensive induction programme and excellent promotion prospects. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. This post would be appropriate for an ECT or a more experienced teacher – we will also consider applications from candidates who would request a part-time role.
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.
Please read the Teacher of History information document for information about the department, Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply please visit our website www.oakwoodschool.uk and complete our Teaching Staff application form, which is in two documents, and send along with a letter of application addressed to Mr Daniel Cowling (Headteacher) via email to HR@oakwoodschool.uk
If you submit a Tes QuickApply application, you will be asked to complete an Oak Wood School Application form should you be selected for shortlist.
Visits to the school can be arranged if requested.
Further details are available from the vacancies page of our website: www.oakwoodschool.uk/Current-Vacancies
Closing date: midday, Wednesday 22 February 2023
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27 February 2023
We reserve the right to interview strong candidates on receipt of application and make appointments before the closing date
Oak Wood School has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Oak Wood School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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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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