Continuous Professional Development
Our young people are on a journey of personal development and education, but it is important to us that our staff also continue to learn and grow in their careers. Continuous professional development opportunities are put in place throughout the Oasis family, via internal and external training, for staff in all disciplines and roles. We care about our employees benefiting from learning that enhances their skills and abilities, and helps them reach their personal career goals.
The National Institute of Teaching
Oasis is one of the founding members of the National Institute of Teaching, which exists to nurture the talents of teachers and leaders at every step of their career, whatever the context, wherever they are in the country. Full details can be found at https://niot.org.uk/.
Leadership and Development Opportunities
We want to create leadership and development opportunities that shape the potential of everyone of our staff, educational and support.
These include:
- Accredited and bespoke training programmes run in partnership with external providers, including NPQMH, NPQSL and NPQH for those looking to progress in leadership roles
- Developed training and workshop days throughout the year, run by specialists in their field within the family
- An online induction and training platform with access to a range of web-based and face-to-face training for all employees
- A comprehensive professional development programme in each of our academies that meets your individual needs
- Annual all-staff regional CPD conferences which address priorities for the coming year
- Career progression opportunities through from NQT, to middle management, to Principal, Executive Principal and Regional Director roles
- The opportunity to work collaboratively to share best practice and expertise with colleagues in Regional Improvement Networks and national steering groups
- A data-rich organisation, developing use of data at all levels to enhance individual teacher knowledge and drive whole school improvements
- Performance management which focuses on developing your skills and rewarding success
- Specifically run courses for leadership development
