Teacher of English
Oasis Academy Daventry Road, Bristol, BS14 9SQ4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 1-6 UPS 1-3
Teacher of English job summary
This is a hugely exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the journey of this wonderful new academy. We are looking for an individual with a passion for English and a deep commitment to providing extra-curricular opportunities for our community. When we enter our new site in September 2026, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
For the right candidate we are willing to accept applications for both full and part time positions, please include on your application form how many hours you are looking to apply for.
This is an exciting opportunity, to shape the Academy as it grows.
- Do you want to be at the vanguard of our amazing journey to transform the life chances of thousands of young people in south Bristol?
- Are you a committed educator with a passion for improving the standard of teaching and learning?
- Are you someone who understands the importance of developing strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community?
- Do you have high aspirations for both yourself, and all the students you teach, and do you believe all young people are capable of remarkable success?
- Are you looking to develop your leadership career?
ABOUT US
Oasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new 11-16 co-educational academy that opened in south Bristol in September 2023. Having started with Year 7 only in 2023, we have now welcomed a second cohort in 2024 to our academy which will grow year on year to reach a capacity of 900 young people.
Oasis Academy Daventry Road will deliver high quality teaching in an environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. We will work to develop the character and competence of all young people, in pursuit of everyone receiving an exceptional education and reaching their full potential both in learning and in life.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who has:
- a genuine commitment to working with young people, and a desire to support them to thrive in learning and life
- a high level of personal and professional integrity
- a willingness to be both a giver and a receiver of feedback
- a highly organised individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and use time efficiently
- the flexibility, adaptability, resilience and a willingness to be involved with Academy life beyond formal lessons
- the ability to bring simplicity to complex scenarios, communicating key messages effectively to a wide range of audiences
- a strong interest research related to education and learning
- a commitment to continual personal learning and development
- the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
WHY JOIN US?
- A strong and supportive staff team
- Centrally planned, knowledge rich curriculum
- Clear and simple behaviour systems with centrally managed detentions
- Weekly dedicated department time
- Weekly dedicated year team meetings
- Instructional coaching programme for all staff
- Access to Trust wide CPD
- Support from Trust National Lead Practitioners
- Access to the full suite of National Professional Qualifications through the National Institute of Teaching
- iPad and laptop provided for all staff
- Staff refreshments provided daily
- Staff social events
- Free flu jabs
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews: W/C 08th June 2026
The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Oasis Academy Daventry Road
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 261 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oasis Academy Daventry Road website
OADR is a new 11- 16, six forms of entry [180 students per year group] secondary school in South Bristol. The school opened in September 2023 for year 7 students only, initially taking students in Year 7 only, growing year on year with an eventual capacity of 900 young people. OADR opened in temporary accommodation in September 2023 and will move to our permanent site on Daventry Road, in a new, state of the art building in due course.
We are an inclusive Academy, committed to delivering first class education and playing an active role in the local community. OADR is in close proximity to 3 Oasis Primary Academies (Connaught, Marksbury Road & New Oak) and 2 Oasis Secondary Academies (John Williams & Brislington) and as such will benefit directly from close working partnerships and a supportive network.
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