Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity cover)
Oasis Academy John Williams, Bristol, BS14 9BU25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 1-6
Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity cover) job summary
Location: Oasis Academy John Williams
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: 20th April 2026, 9.00am
Interview Date: TBC
Contract: 26 hours a week (FTE 0.8), Fixed-Term (maternity cover until 25/03/27, or until the post-holder returns, whichever occurs later)
Salary: MPS 1-6
Please note: This is a maternity cover position. While the exact end date is not confirmed, it is expected to be 25 March 2027, but may extend further, until the postholder returns. Adequate notice will be provided.
Do you enjoy discussing philosophical questions such as ‘Does God exists?’ and ‘Should every human being be treated equally?’ Join the Religious Studies Department at Oasis Academy John Williams and help our students to understand the world around them. Our curriculum covers everything from world religions to philosophical thinkers, ethics to social studies.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to deliver engaging lessons that will inspire our students to succeed across Key Stages 3 and 4. The post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality, well-resourced and supportive environment. Successful candidates will have a passion and deep knowledge of the subject area and the ability to nurture and inspire our learners to achieve their best.
As Teacher of Religious Studies, you will:
- Teach Religious Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Inspire students to engage with different worldviews, ethical discussions, and belief systems.
- Contribute to curriculum development and shared planning within the Humanities team.
- Be actively involved in the wider life of the school and support our inclusive, values-led ethos.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong subject knowledge in Religious Studies
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner, committed to inclusive and engaging teaching
- Works well as part of a collaborative faculty team
- Brings professionalism, creativity, and a student-first mindset to their role
- Aligns with the Oasis values of inclusion, equity, and aspiration for all.
What we offer
At Oasis Academy John Williams, you’ll be part of a supportive and well-resourced school community. We offer:
- A strong Humanities faculty with a well-established RS curriculum
- Centralised behaviour systems to support classroom teaching
- Disruption free learning
- Weekly departmental co-planning sessions
- Coaching programme & personalised CPD
- Regular staff forum and staff social events
- 128GB 11th generation Wi-Fi enabled iPad for all staff and students
- Thoughtfully calendarised academic year
- Free access to fully equipped gym and sports facilities
- On-site parking
- P5 release
- Marking release
- Health Shield Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
About Us
Oasis Academy John Williams is a vibrant and ambitious community, serving just over 860 young people in modern, exceptionally well-maintained buildings. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, we are committed to delivering exceptional education that helps every student thrice – academically, socially and emotionally.
In our most recent inspection, in September 2023, we were once again judged to be a Good school, reflecting our consistent commitment to high standards and inclusive excellence.
We are proud to be the school of choice for our local community, a fact demonstrated by being oversubscribed for several years. Our context is richly diverse: 22% of our students have special educational needs, 45% are disadvantaged, and 63% are White British. This diversity enriches our culture and fuels our determination to ensure that every young person—regardless of background or starting point—receives the support, challenge and care they need to flourish.
Our commitment to inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We work intentionally to help our young people develop an understanding and appreciation of difference, ensuring they grow into respectful, empathetic and socially aware individuals. Through daily Personal Development sessions, we support students to become well rounded, confident and responsible young adults who are ready to face the challenges of life beyond school and contribute positively to their communities throughout their lives.
Apply Now!
Please submit your application via eTeach by 9.00am on Monday 20th April 2026.
We warmly welcome informal visits and enquiries. Please contact the Academy office or visit our website for more information.
Please note that all applicants must complete a full application form.
Open to Early Careers Teachers
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Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Oasis Academy John Williams
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 860 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Oasis Academy John Williams website
Oasis Academy John Williams is a secondary academy in South Bristol which currently serves just over 880 young people. We are housed in a modern 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. The Academy is part of the Oasis South West Cluster which has three established secondary schools ( John Williams, Brislighton and Brighstowe) and two additional new start up Free Schools ( Daventry Road and Temple Quarter) opening very soon. Our last Ofsted inspection was in September 2017 where we were again judged to be a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership and Management. Our student population is 84% White British, 15% 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 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.
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