The Oxford Academy reserves the right to hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

The Youth Worker position is an exciting role in our school, and linked to our school vision of ‘Commitment to Others, Commitment to Learning.’ Be a part of our school improvement story and join our enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking team.

This career opportunity is intended for someone who is caring and committed, with a background in youth and/or education work and working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will help our students to learn, grow and develop, and will encourage them to play a positive role in their school and community for many years to come.

In this role you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the educational experiences of our most vulnerable young people. You will support them to develop their resilience and personal skills. We are looking for an individual who wants to be a part of transforming educational engagement and student well-being in our school. You will form strong community partnerships with the groups in our area, and encourage and celebrate student participation both in school and out.

We are justifiably proud of what we offer to our staff: with good career opportunities and training, active support from leadership at all levels, clear routines and policies, and, ultimately, the satisfaction that comes from genuinely changing the lives of young people for the better. We invest in our staff wellbeing, with an employee assistance programme offering free confidential support and advice services, and working benefits including childcare vouchers, cycle to work etc.

For further information about The Oxford Academy please visit the school's website.

Please contact recruitment@theoxfordacademy.org for a copy of the job description or any other information.

In return, the successful candidate can expect:

• To play a key role in an ambitious and improving school

• Outstanding professional support at every stage of your career

• A comprehensive Induction Programme

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team

• Opportunities to work in a dynamic and supportive school with excellent facilities

• A positive student body who love learning

• The opportunity to work in the beautiful city of Oxford, serving the communities of Littlemore, Blackbird Leys and Rose Hill

Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.

OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together.

OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils.

OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.

Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive  continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. 

The River Learning Trust and The Oxford Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The River Learning Trust are required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.  By applying for this role, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. For further guidance for applicants click on the this link List of offences that are not filtered

Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.