Teacher of Science
Oxford Spires Academy
Oxford Spires Academy, Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2021
Job overview
Job details
We are looking for a dynamic teacher of Science to join our school, who is a strong practitioner committed to inspiring young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly respected and pedagogically focused faculty who place a strong emphasis on improving our practice individually and collectively to further develop the department for the future.
We are a highly sought after and well-established comprehensive in East Oxford with over 1300 students including 6th Form. A strength of Oxford Spires is the warm, welcoming culture for students and staff alike and a huge sense of community as ‘our children are happy and there is a strong culture of respect across the school’ (Ofsted 2017)
The Science Faculty at Oxford Spires Academy aims to create a culture of inquiry, learning and achievement. Our main focus is quality teaching and learning and we are proud to be recognised as an innovative team who work together to develop thought provoking lessons which support our students in achieving excellent outcomes. As a teacher of Science you will be part of an exceptional team, you will play a key role in further shaping and developing what is already an area of strength within the school.
We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers or NQTs. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our Academy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
If you would like to discuss the post further, or arrange a visit to the academy please contact Nick Rogers, Head of Faculty, on nrogers@spires.anthemtrust.uk
Closing date for applications 21/04/2021
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 21 April 2021. Please note that we reserve the right to close the recruitment campaign earlier than this date subject to the volume of applications received. We therefore encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible.
Interview date 26/04/2021
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About Oxford Spires Academy
- Oxford Spires Academy
- Glanville Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX4 2AU
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The Oxford Spires Academy vision is to be a beacon of excellence at the heart of our local community. We believe that all students are capable of making outstanding progress and attaining the highest level, whatever their starting point. We do not make excuses for our students: we firmly believe that there are no barriers to achievement that cannot be overcome by a determined and resilient student and a supportive school team.
We believe in providing exceptional education for local children, our inspirational teaching and fantastic relationships provide and create a safe, supportive and challenging environment where students can flourish. We are relentless in our pursuit of the small things that we believe might have a big impact on our school culture, environment, ethos and our students’ attitude to learning, we set exemplary standards and aspirational goals. We believe in strong relationships, pride, community, family and support and every member of our staff is a role model to our young people.
We are extremely proud to be a multicultural, multi-faith community. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and student population and we encourage students to celebrate their own heritage but equally to be proud British citizens. The bedrock on which our school community is built is the excellent relationships between staff and students and between students themselves.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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