Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
Oasis Academy Shirley Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL14 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
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park website
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