Instructional Coach in Oxford

We know that to look after our students, we have to look after our staff. You will play a key role in maintaining a culture where wellbeing is at the heart of leadership. You will have the support of a full-time Instructional Coach to support your professional journey, all while helping to manage a team that values purposeful routines, a centrally planned curriculum, and high expectations for all. If you are energised by the idea of using English as a tool for social mobility and want to take the next step in your leadership career within a community driven by transformation, we would love to hear your story.

This is an exciting time to join The Oxford Academy, where our values of 'commitment to others, commitment to learning' drive everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our belief that education has the power to transform lives and communities. As a leader here, you won’t just manage a department; you will help steer the culture of the entire school. We don’t just work within the community; we are an active part of it. From hosting our annual Community Iftar to partnering with the Oxford Hub Pre‑Loved School Uniform Shop, we ensure our families feel cared for and included.

Key Highlights

• The school is mindful of staff workload and well-being. It provides high-quality training and support. Staff recognise this and feel valued and respected.
• Places staff well-being at the heart of everything we do, understanding that thriving staff create the best conditions for our most vulnerable learners to succeed.
• Employs a full-time Instructional Coach who works with staff to develop practice through specific teaching goals that maximise student learning.
• Has an aspirational and appropriate curriculum for all, designed to raise expectations and broaden horizons for every young person.
• Has students who behave well in lessons, allowing teachers to teach and students to learn.
• Prioritises high-quality bespoke CPLD and collaboration opportunities across a successful and highly respected multi-academy trust, equipping staff with the expertise needed to transform outcomes for disadvantaged learners.

Community and Connection

The Oxford Academy is an important part of our local community and we are deeply committed to serving and reflecting the families we work with every day. We welcome people from our community, including parents, local residents, and those with strong ties to the area, to join our team.

Employee Benefits

• Free annual flu vaccines
• Free on-site gym available for staff use
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• 24-hour access to a free counselling helpline (including family and debt advice)
• Flexible working solutions
• Reduced teaching time
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Eligible for a Blue Light Card – hundreds of offers and discounts on local and national stores
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ample on-site parking
• Opportunity for low-cost shared accommodation within our staff house for teachers in their first year of employment

Career Progression

• Opportunities for CPLD both within The Oxford Academy and within the wider River Learning Trust
• Developmental performance management conversations
• Networking and development opportunities across the River Learning Trust
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions

The River Learning Trust

At RLT, we believe we achieve more together than alone. Our schools are united by shared principles, collaboration, and a belief in the power of education to change lives. Our vision: for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously, and sustainably – to be better faster together. Our 'Why': children and young people only get one go at school – we aim to ensure it’s the best possible one. Our 'How': through the highest support and challenge for each other, underpinned by shared principles. Employees benefit from extensive continuing professional learning, strong wellbeing and staff networks, and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS).

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The River Learning Trust and The Oxford Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link: RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up-to-date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link: List of offences that are not filtered.

Next Steps

Apply now to become part of a school passionate about supporting our most vulnerable learners and building strong, lasting relationships.