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 and Year 8. In September 2025 we will have 3-year groups with the following cohort sizes:
• Year 7 – 120 students
• Year 8 – 150 students
• Year 9 – 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.
This role is an exciting addition as we look to ensure that all our subjects are taught by subject specialists.
Our English department is made up of a fantastic Head of Department, an English teacher leading whole school Literacy and our SENCO. This will be a growing faculty and a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of English to develop their skillset in a supportive environment ahead of Key Stage 4.
In particular, we think this is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to learn from our team and grow in the OATQ Way!
WHY JOIN US?
• An exceptional CPD offer including a Coaching Model and Consistency Support. Weekly Academy-wide and department-based CPD and termly Trust-based CPD.
• The opportunity to run a weekly extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden talents with students!
• Access to an iPad and laptop for all staff. All students have an iPad enabling the use of Formative and other online self-marking assessment resources.
• 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.
• Fully resourced Oasis Curriculum with a focus on developing Character, Competence and Community.
• A centralised behaviour system which will allow teachers to teach and learners to learn.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Additional Notes
We welcome applications from ECTs and candidates who are currently undertaking teacher training.
This role will involve some out of specialism teaching in the year 2025-26, though we are flexible on subject.
Applications for part-time (0.8) will be considered.
We will not be offering UPR with this role.
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.