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We are currently recruiting for the following vacancies:

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Facilities Assistant

  • Closing Date: Friday 19th April (10am)
  • Salary: £27,344-£29,439 plus Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Interview Dates: TBC
     
  • Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?  
  • Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?  

We are offering an exciting opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills and experience in Facilities and Estates to join a dedicated team of Facilities Assistants at Oasis Restore, the first secure school in England. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive in the future. We have dual registered as a 16-19 Academy and Secure Children’s Home.

Senior Social Worker (Restore Networker)

  • Closing Date:  Monday 25th March ( 9am)
  • Salary: £47,185 to £52,074 + Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Location:  The role will be located at the Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent. In addition, you will also be carrying out some community visits .
  • Assessment Day: Wednesday ,3rd April 2024 ( in London)
  •  Final  Interview ( Online): 4th April 2024
  • Why did you become a social worker? Perhaps to change and improve the lives of children? To create systemic change? To fight against social injustice? To work directly with children and their families enabling them to achieve their potential?
  • Are you ready to take on a new challenge and make history?
  • Do you want to be part of leading on the transformational transition and resettlement planning for children?
  • Are you passionate about revolutionising safeguarding in youth custody?
  • Are you an experienced and qualified social worker, with experience of or interest in supervising student social workers?

If this sounds like you then Restore Networker at Oasis Restore is the job for you!  We are offering a hugely exciting opportunity for experienced social workers who have a passion for working with complex adolescents. 

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) 

  • Closing Date: 8 am on Monday 22nd April 2024
  • Salary:  SCP 5 to 7   (£21,575 – £22,369) 
  • Location:  Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Interview Dates:  30th April and 1st May 2024

Your role as a LSA will be integral to supporting the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to help them to achieve their individual educational outcomes. We are looking to LSAs who are willing to work towards the HLTA qualification. You will be responsible for supporting with the delivery of a bespoke, skills-based curriculum; and working with individual children and small groups within the classroom to facilitate a personalised and aspirational education for all. You will work as part of an education team within departments and contribute to the regular assessment of the children you are working with as well as forming part of a core team around the child and feeding into formulation meetings to report on progress and next steps.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

  • Closing Date: 8 am on Monday 22nd April 2024
  • Salary:  SCP 18 to 22 (£27,344 - £29,439)
  • Location:  Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Interview Dates:  30th April and 1st May 2024

Job Purpose - To support with the delivery of outstanding teaching to students that is bespoke to their individual needs and promotes a love of discovery and learning. To carry out the professional duties of a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant, HLTA, in accordance with the nationally recognised HLTA standards as well as the duties and expectations outlined in this JD and Oasis Restore draft policies, including our Code of Conduct. To contribute, under the direction of the Head of Departments and Head of Inclusion, to the development and implementation of a package of learning and therapeutic opportunities and support that is psychologically informed and successfully prepares children for their individual pathways beyond Oasis Restore.

Mathematics Teacher 

  • Closing Date:  8 am on Monday 22nd April 2024
  • Salary: MPS 1 to 6 (£30,000 to £41,333) + additional allowance for suitable candidates.
  • Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent
  • Interview Dates:  30th April and 1st May 2024
  • Do you see relationships as fundamental to your work with children, families and the wider community?
  • Do you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge, skills and practice?
  • Do you want to be a part of an innovative and courageous team developing the UK's first secure school?

Your role as a mathematics teacher will be integral to the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to deliver aspirational educational outcomes. You will provide tailored support to enable every student to make progress in their core mathematical studies, secure relevant numeracy-related skills in their daily life, and help prepare them for successful transition on to further education, training, or employment. You will be responsible for outstanding teaching that develops curious and dedicated learners and meets their individual needs and interests. You will have the opportunity to teach a second subject area, developing your own practice with the necessary support to deliver consistently outstanding teaching. You will launch and continuously contribute to a creative curriculum underpinned by progressive pedagogies, in line with the national curriculum, and a variety of formal qualifications, setting a true gold standard for learning.

 English Teacher

  • Closing Date:  8 am on Monday 22nd April 2024
  • Salary: MPS 1 to 6 (£30,000 to £41,333) + additional allowance for suitable candidates.
  • Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent
  • Interview Dates:  30th April and 1st May 2024
  • Do you see relationships as fundamental to your work with children, families and the wider community?
  • Do you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge, skills and practice?
  • Do you want to be a part of an innovative and courageous team developing the UK's first secure school?

Your role as a teacher of English will be integral to the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to deliver aspirational educational outcomes. You will be responsible for outstanding teaching that develops curious and dedicated learners, keen to explore creative pursuits, and meets their individual needs and interests. You will have the opportunity to teach a second subject area, developing your own practice with the necessary support to deliver consistently outstanding teaching. You will launch and continuously contribute to a creative media/performance curriculum underpinned by progressive pedagogies, in line with the national curriculum and a variety of formal qualifications, setting a true gold standard for learning.

 Media / Performance Teacher

  • Closing Date: 8 am on Monday 22nd April 2024
  • Salary: MPS 1 to 6 (£30,000 to £41,333) + additional allowance for suitable candidates.
  • Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent
  • Interview Dates: 30th April and 1st May 2024
  • Do you see relationships as fundamental to your work with children, families and the wider community?
  • Do you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge, skills and practice?
  • Do you want to be a part of an innovative and courageous team developing the UK's first secure school?

Your role as a teacher of media and/or performance will be integral to the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to deliver aspirational educational outcomes. You will be responsible for outstanding teaching that develops curious and dedicated learners, keen to explore creative pursuits, and meets their individual needs and interests. You will have the opportunity to teach a second subject area, developing your own practice with the necessary support to deliver consistently outstanding teaching. You will launch and continuously contribute to a creative media/performance curriculum underpinned by progressive pedagogies, in line with the national curriculum and a variety of formal qualifications, setting a true gold standard for learning.

Musician In Residence / Music Teacher 

  • Closing Date: 8 am on Monday 22nd April 2024
  • Salary: MPS 1 to 6 (£30,000 to £41,333) + additional allowance for suitable candidates (prorated for part time)
  • Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent
  • Interview Dates:  30th April and 1st May 2024
  • Working Pattern:   This is a full-time role, but we will consider part-time applicants and flexible working arrangements.               
  • Do you believe in the right of all children to play, create, and experience music?
  • Do you believe in the power of music to transform children’s lives?
  • Do you want to be a part of a new way of teaching and a courageous team developing the UK’s first secure school?

Your role as a music teacher will be integral to the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, to deliver aspirational educational outcomes. You will be responsible for inspiring teaching, tutoring and/or workshop leading that builds confidence in our children as expressive musicians with technical skill in their areas of interest. You will develop children’s skills in at least one of these areas: instrumental/vocal skills, production, composition, or knowledge of a range of musical styles and traditions. You will have the opportunity to teach a second subject area, developing your own practice with the necessary support to deliver consistently outstanding teaching. You will launch and continuously contribute to a carefully planned, creative and flexible music curriculum and enrichment offer underpinned by progressive pedagogies, in line with and a variety of formal qualifications, setting a true gold standard for learning and progress in music.

People Services and Development (PSD) Officer 

  • Closing Date:  Midday 11th April 2024
  • Salary:  (SCP22) £29,439 to (SCP26) £32,909 + Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location Oasis Restore school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Interview Dates:  London 25th April 2024
  • Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
  • Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?

As part of the People Services and Development (PSD) team, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the PSD Team and senior leaders in creating a therapeutic environment for staff and children alike. For the next year or so the post holder will significantly focus on supporting with mass recruitment and associated marketing and vetting checks, helping to set up payroll and with the induction and onboarding of new staff as we prepare to open the Secure School to children in early 2024. Once the secure school is opened, the postholder will fully support the PSD Team with all transactional activities required to manage the whole employee life cycle with special emphasis in recruitment and selection, onboarding and vetting checks, induction and training and inputting data for payroll and pensions for our outsourced provider. There will be developing opportunities for the post holder with ER case work, delivering training and other change projects in time as part of a meaningful CPD program in HR. All of this will be in alignment with Oasis Restore ethos and values, best practise and employment and safeguarding law.

Business Support Officer

  • Closing Date: 8am on Friday 5th April 2024
  • Salary:  (SCP10) £23,620 to (SCP14) £25,409 + Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location: Until the secure school is refurbished, the post holder will benefit from hybrid working between home and the temporary office space in Dartford, Kent, with some visits to the secure school location – Thereafter, the role will be located at the Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Working Pattern: Full time (shifts between 8am & 8pm) and working occasional weekends

  • Interview Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024

  • Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?  
  • Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?  

Oasis Restore is seeking Business Support Officers to join our team in supporting the creation of the first secure school in the UK. As part of the Business Support Team, the post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Assistant and Office Manager with the smooth running of the school.  

Initially, the postholder will significantly focus on supporting with administrative tasks such as liaising with examination boards, supporting with recruitment and HR functions, stakeholder/ engagement events, social media updates and event planning for a variety of projects, as we prepare to open the school to children in Spring 2024.  

Examinations and Business Support Officer

  • Closing Date: 8am on Friday 5th April 2024
  • Salary:  (SCP14) £25,409 + (SCP18) £27,344) Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location:  Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Working Pattern: Full time (shifts between 8am & 8pm) and working occasional weekends

  • Interview Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024

  • Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?  
  • Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?  

Oasis Restore is seeking an Examinations and Business Support Officer to support the Office Manager and Data Analyst with the smooth running of the school and inputting data using the management information system (MIS) software. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that Restore maintains Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations. such as liaising with examination boards and preparing the school for both internal and external examinations, stakeholder communication and engagement, social media updates and event planning for a variety of projects, as we prepare to open the school to children in early 2024.

Once the secure school is open, the postholder will provide efficient and professional reception duties, general office administration, recording of student data, ensuring the efficient and effective running of examinations, liaising with external stakeholders including examination boards, and social media updates.

Finance Assistant 

  • Closing Date: 4 pm on Monday 22nd April
  • Salary:  (SCP 14) £25,409 to (SCP 18) £27,344 + Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location: Oasis Restore Secure School in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
  • Working Pattern: Full time. 39 hours per week. 

  • Interview Date: week beginning Monday 29th April 2024

  • Are you someone who cares passionately about transforming young lives?  
  • Do you have the resilience, commitment and creativity to be a key part of developing a revolution in youth justice and creating a community of hope and inclusion?  

.As part of the Finance Team, the Finance Assistant will play a key role in helping to create an innovative, inclusive, and therapeutic environment for staff and children alike. Initially the postholder will largely play a hands-on role in a growing team as well as helping the team to set up the processes and systems to get the school operational and then as it becomes more established will provide a more broad, professional Finance service in alignment with Oasis Restore ethos and values, and accounting practices and safeguarding law. If you are passionate about Finance, would like to contribute with ideas and be part of a responsive Finance team who is setting something unique to generate a department that wants to make a difference in the lives of young people and staff, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The role and what we are looking for Are you ready for an opportunity of a lifetime? We are looking for someone who already is, or is looking to make the next step, to being a Finance Assistant. At Oasis Restore, we're building a brand-new organisation that has never been tried before in the UK. And you could be part of it. As the Finance Assistant, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to positively change the lives of disadvantaged children in custody or on remand. As part of our Finance Team, you'll play a crucial role in creating the systems and process to ensure that we provide a high level of service to all stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. You'll have the full support of a Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager in your immediate team and the opportunity to collaborate with other Finance teams within the wider Oasis family. You'll have the chance to network, shadow, and receive training opportunities to grow and develop your Finance career.

 

  Senior HR Officer ( PSD)

  • Closing Date: Midday 11th April 2024
  • Salary:  (SCP25) £32,020 to (SCP29) £35,411 + Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location: Oasis Restore Secure School in Rochester, Medway, Kent..

  • Interview Date: In London on 24th April 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?

Due to an internal promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Officer or equivalent, to join the Oasis Restore People Services and Development Team as a Senior HR Officer. You will play a key role in helping to create an innovative, inclusive and therapeutic environment for staff and children alike. Initially the postholder will largely play a hands-on role in a marketing, recruitment, onboarding and induction program as well as helping to set up various systems, policies and processes including payroll, to get the school operational and then as it becomes more established will provide a broader, professional HR service that is in alignment with our ethos, values, best practise and employment law.

 Restore Practitioner 

  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Salary:  £35,659 to £39,129 - inclusive of an unsocial allowance payment worth up to £6,220 per annum, plus Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Location: Oasis Restore Secure School in Rochester, Medway, Kent.

·Do you dare to care?

·Do you have the skills, resilience and commitment to work with children who are on remand or sentenced to time in custody?

·Do you want to support children to develop their life skills as well as their emotional, social and cognitive abilities?

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children?

Do you want to be part of a revolution in youth justice?

We are offering a hugely exciting opportunity for people with both personal and professional experience of working and engaging with vulnerable children to join our team of Restore Practitioners.

Restore Practitioners are our key frontline residential staff at Oasis Restore, the first Secure Academy Trust in England to educate children in custody. The school is all year-round, offering 24/7 integrated and therapeutically informed education, health and social care, and is due to open its doors to children in spring 2024.

Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future. Restore Practitioners will build and model healthy and trusting relationships with children that enable them to feel safe, learn and reach their full potential.

House Manager  

  • Closing Date: 25th March 2024
  • Salary:  £53,380 - £57,482 Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Location: Oasis Restore Secure School in Rochester, Medway, Kent.

·• Are you passionate about transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children?

• Do you want to be a founding staff member of our new secure school, the first of its kind?

• Can you see yourself in a senior role, taking responsibility for the children and staff of one of our three residential houses?

• Could you bring energy, authority and compassion to the care of our children?

We are offering a uniquely exciting opportunity for a person with experience of children’s residential care, youth justice, social work, therapies or teaching, and who is ready for a senior post managing the care of the children and staff teams in one of the three houses within Oasis Restore, the first secure school in England. 

Sodexo will be providing the catering for children, young people and staff at Oasis Restore.

Please click links below for more information and how to apply

Apprentice Chef

Commis Chef

Food Service Assistant

Deputy Chef Manager

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) will be providing the healthcare for children and young people at Oasis Restore.

They are currently recruiting for healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists and administrators.