Job Description:
Are you passionate about supporting all students to achieve their personal best? Do you strive to empower your students to become confident, curious and compassionate learners? Do you believe that belonging and connection to one's peers and teachers are essential for academic and personal growth? If you answered yes to these questions, Oasis Academy Temple Quarter presents an exciting opportunity for you. The OATQ journey We opened our doors in September 2023 on the site of Oasis Academy Brislington, before moving to our purpose-built temporary home on Spring Street in Bedminster in January 2024. We are currently located less than 0.5miles from Temple Meads train station, at the heart of our vibrant city centre. In 2027, we will move to our permanent site, situated in Bristol's Temple Quarter development zone, one of the most exciting regeneration projects in the UK at present. Temple Quarter will become a world-class gateway to the region that unlocks the city of Bristol and the West of England's potential. A series of well-connected and thriving mixed-use communities will benefit new and existing residents, employees and visitors with new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and opportunities. Oasis Academy Temple Quarter will be at the heart of this development. Academy context Currently our Academy comprises of two-year groups, Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. In September 2026 we will have 4-year groups with the following cohort sizes: Year 7 – 120 students - Your year group! Year 8 – 120 students Year 9 – 150 students Year 10 - 120 students When we move to our permanent site in 2027, we will have a PAN of 1600 students (1200 in Y7 – Y11 and 400 in sixth form), and we expect our cohort to be truly representative of the central part of Bristol, in all its diversity. To date, our students have bought into our culture and show pride in being part of OATQ. The Oasis Way is taught explicitly to students, and we are pleased to say that, so far, our students are responding brilliantly to the high expectations we set. The role The right candidate will join our team in Phase 2 of the academy's journey, alongside the founding staff body. The appointed candidate will work closely with our team of dedicated and motivated practitioners to continue to establish the culture, ethos, and values of a new free school. Job purpose: To work holistically and proactively to ensure that students are supported to achieve their potential To promote learner well-being and high standards of behaviour and attainment by providing 360 degrees of care, support and challenge for the students and families within your year group To promote positive attendance and punctuality through the Academy attendance strategy To provide professional support to vulnerable groups and their families helping them to access to multi-agency support. WHY JOIN US? The opportunity to run a weekly extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden talents with students! Access to a laptop for all staff. The opportunity to further your career within the Trust and region. Access to Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme. Access to Health Shield Cash Plan which can include 24/7 access to a GP, assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye-care, physiotherapy, and chiropody. Trust wide recognition of the challenges to mental health, facing both staff and students, and the support of our National Mental Health Team which is staffed by professionally qualified Mental Health Nurses. Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough. A centralised behaviour system which will allow teachers to teach and learners to learn. Start Date: As close to 1st June as possible - we would like you to visit your cohort at their primary schools. If you are interested in applying for this role, please consult the Job Description attached. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to join us on this incredible journey.
