Teacher of Science

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our start up Academy in South Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the Academy as it grows.

If you want to be at the vanguard of our journey to transform the life chances of thousands of young people in south Bristol and you are a committed educator with a passion for improving the standard of teaching and learning, and you understand the importance of developing strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community, we would love to hear from you.

You should have high aspirations for both yourself and the students you teach, and believe all young people are capable of remarkable success. If you are looking to develop your leadership career, please read on about us and this very special and unique role below.

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 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.

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 in research related to education and learning
• a commitment to continual personal learning and development
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• 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 Monday 2 February 2026

Interviews week commencing: 12 February 2026

Start date: ASAP

The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Application Brochure Teacher of Science Jan 2026

Oasis Academy Daventry Road 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.