Head of Year (preferably with Subject Specialism in English)
Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Closing Date: 20th May 2025 (noon)
Interview Date: 22nd May 2025
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS 1–6 + TLR 2C
Job Overview
Are you a passionate and driven teacher looking for the next step in your career? Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking an inspirational Head of Year to lead and support one of our vibrant student year groups from September 2025.
We’re ideally looking for an Head of Year preferably as an English specialist, but we also welcome applicants with any other background. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced practitioner, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine subject teaching with a meaningful pastoral leadership role.
As a Head of Year, you will work closely with your year team to create a strong sense of community and provide excellent pastoral care, while inspiring academic progress through high expectations and positive relationships.
The Right Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong subject knowledge in English (preferred), or Maths, History, or RE
- A proven or developing ability to lead and motivate students pastorally
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High expectations for behaviour, achievement and inclusion
- A reflective, collaborative and passionate teaching approach
- Up-to-date knowledge of teaching and behaviour management strategies
- A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
Why Join Oasis Academy Brightstowe?
At Oasis Academy Brightstowe, we believe that every child has the potential to succeed, regardless of background. As part of the wider Oasis Community Learning Trust, we offer outstanding support and development opportunities, with a focus on high expectations, strong relationships, and inclusive education.
We offer:
- Mapped-out curriculum resources, including lesson plans, assessments and model lessons
- A no marking policy – focus more time on teaching, not admin
- A school-issued iPad for every staff member and student
- Access to cutting-edge CPD, including NPQMP, NPQSL and NPQH pathways
- National career development opportunities across Oasis schools
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contribution
- Health Shield Cash Plan, Occupational Health support and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Generous family leave entitlement
- A supportive, inclusive and values-driven school culture
Apply Now!
Submit your application via eTeach by Noon 20th May 2025. Interviews will be confirmed shortly after the deadline.
Informal visits are warmly encouraged — please contact the Academy office to arrange a tour or visit our website for more information.
Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete an official application form.
Fluency Duty
This role requires fluency in spoken English. You must be able to communicate clearly and confidently with pupils, staff, and parents in spoken English.
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or religion.
