Job Description

Employer
Oasis Academy John Williams
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPS 1-6/UPS1-3 plus TLR 2B
Posted
24th April 2025
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
9th May 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
1st September 2025
Job ID
1479132
Job Reference
Head of Year
Start Date
1st September 2025
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1479132 One of the key roles at Oasis Academy John Williams is that of a Head of Year; a figurehead for each year group, a champion for each child and an orchestrator of the day to day at OAJW. Assigned to a specific year group, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, a non-teaching pastoral support worker and leading a team of 7 Tutors, this role is integral to supporting our young people to achieve their personal best at school, thrive in learning and be prepared for life beyond school.



The teaching commitment is 17 out of 25 lessons per week and we welcome applicants from across all subject areas.

Please include your preferred subject within your application form.

Oasis Academy John Williams is a thriving secondary school located in Hengrove, South Bristol, serving just over 880 students aged 11-16. Our student population is 79% White British, 17% SEN, 43% Disadvantaged and 32% FSM. We are proud to be the school of choice for so many in our local community and we have been heavily over-subscribed for the past seven years.



We are housed in a modern new build [new build opened in September 2010] with a host of subject specialist rooms and in December 2016 we further enhanced our facilities with a state of the art AstroTurf and tartan-running strip. There are currently five Oasis secondary academies in Bristol (John Williams, Brislington & Brightstowe, Daventry Road & Temple Quarter. Our local family of schools forms part of the South West Region of Oasis Community Learning (OCL). OCL is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 54 academies, working across England in five regions. As part of OCL, we enjoy the benefits that being part of a wider family of schools brings, both at a national and regional level.



We have a strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards for all our students. Our centrally planned and knowledge-rich curriculum is implemented through evidence-based T&L, rooted in the science of learning and principles of Rosenshine. You will be at the forefront of education technology through the Oasis Horizons project which includes the use of 32GB 8th generation Wi-Fi enabled iPads by all staff and students.


At OAJW we value opportunity for extensive professional development including departmental co-planning, instructional coaching and collaboration with peers. We very much believe in a sense of 'team' and working together in support of one another and the wonderful young people we serve.. We have a strong record of opportunity for professional growth and development. There are opportunities to access the full range of NPQs through the National Institute of Teaching, of which OCL are a core member.


Our staff profile is balanced in terms of stage of career, welcoming new entrants to the profession and working with those more established. There is an active staff forum who meet regularly to share thoughts and reflections as well as planning staff social and well-being events. Our staff are also able to take advantage of tea, coffee and refreshments provided throughout the day, use of fitness centre facilities and free on-site parking. The Teachers' Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme are accessible to all teaching staff at OAJW.



Closing Date: 9am Friday 9th May 2025



Interview: Tuesday 13th May 2025



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 checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.



Safeguarding Statement



Oasis Academy John Williams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.




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Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy John Williams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.