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Head of Science, AAP Review

at Oasis Community Learning

Graduate Job

Teaching

South Norwood

Review Submitted: December 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.8/5 - Overview of the Role
3.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Oasis Community Learning?
Its been positive, I enjoy teaching and leading my team.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
As Head of Science I lead a team of teachers and technician. I am responsible for raising attainment in my subject area and that includes providing training for my team, planning assessments and analysing the data to produce MTPs to reduce gaps or areas of weakness.
As AAP I lead on personal development; delivery of PHSE curriculum, implementing a new house system to increase belonging and student engagement in school activities, student voice and student leadership.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
The content covered is good but I feel it is mostly reflective. Not enough opportunities to embed some of the theories I'm actually learning.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
3/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Oasis Community Learning initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Oasis Community Learning CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Oasis Community Learning to a friend?
Yes
Why?
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How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Oasis Community Learning?
As I said, my role pre-dates this apprenticeship so it is difficult to speak about the apprenticeship in this regard
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