14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    26 September 2025

  • Closing date

    10 October 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

English

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Outer London MPS 1-6 (U1-3 as appropriate)

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover) job summary

Teacher of English (Maternity cover)

Start Date: Jan 2026

Salary: Outer London MPS 1-6 (U1-3 as appropriate)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented English teacher to join our vibrant department. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, and the ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, a passion for inspiring young people, and high expectations of achievement and behaviour. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a challenging and engaging curriculum within a collaborative team and to make a real impact on student outcomes.

Join a Thriving Academy with a Vision for Excellence

At Oasis Academy Shirley Park in Croydon, South London, we are more than just a school—we’re a community committed to inspiring students and staff to achieve their very best. With a proven track record of strong results across all key stages, our Academy combines academic excellence with a holistic approach to personal development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious English Teacher to join our dynamic English Department and help drive our mission forward.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant and innovative English Department with a collaborative and forward-thinking approach.

• Access excellent professional development opportunities tailored to your career stage, including leadership development programmes.

• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth and evidence-informed practice.

• Benefit from our well-connected location—just 12 minutes from East Croydon by tram—with ample on-site parking and additional parking nearby.

Our Vision and Values

At Oasis Academy Shirley Park, we live by our motto: Love Learning, Care for Community, and Build Bright Futures. Together, we are transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for our students and local community.

About Oasis Community Learning

As part of the Oasis family, you’ll join a network of academies dedicated to fostering inclusive, vibrant communities. Guided by our ethos and Nine Habits, we celebrate diversity, value contributions, and empower everyone to achieve their potential.

Ready to Apply?

Don’t wait—apply today! Applications must be submitted online. Please note, CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Safeguarding Notice

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

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 checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Oasis Academy Shirley Park

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1659 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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School location

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