Deputy Principal - Pastoral

Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Bristol, BS11 0EB

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L16-20

Deputy Principal - Pastoral job summary

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a proud, community‑focused secondary school serving the heart of North Bristol. With a strong commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and nurturing every student’s potential, we are on an ambitious journey of improvement and growth. With a new Principal recently appointed, the academy is entering an exciting new phase of stability, direction, and renewed ambition.

As we continue to strengthen our provision and raise aspirations across the academy, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and help shape the next phase of Brightstowe’s development.

This is a pivotal role for a leader who is energised by challenge, motivated by impact, and committed to delivering an exceptional education for all.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading curriculum planning and development across the academy
  
• Managing timetabling to support effective teaching and learning
  
• Supporting staff to deliver high‑quality lessons and secure strong outcomes
  
• Championing student wellbeing, inclusion, and achievement
  
• Working closely with the Principal and SLT to ensure smooth, effective operations
  

A full job description is attached to this vacancy.

You will bring:

• Leadership experience at Deputy Principal level, or clear readiness to step into the role
  
• Excellent communication and people skills
  
• Resilience, strategic thinking, and a calm presence under pressure
  
• A commitment to inclusive, ambitious learning environments
  
• The ability to inspire, support, and develop both staff and students
  

Our offer to you:

• A warm, collaborative team culture rooted in Oasis values
  
• High‑quality professional development within the academy and across the Oasis Trust
  
• Access to a national network of experienced leaders and specialists
  
• The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on a vibrant school community
  

Next Steps

We warmly invite informal visits to meet our team and explore the academy (Please contact us directly if this is something you’re interested in)

Application Deadline: Midnight on Tuesday 5th May

Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oasis Academy Brightstowe

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 739 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Brightstowe website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-brightstowe

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a successful, collaborative and community centered Academy which maintains high expectations of staff and students, and considers its members a ‘family’. In October 2018, the Academy was again rated Good by Ofsted inspectors, whose report reflects the sustained progress made across the Academy since the last Ofsted in 2015

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