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Salary: MPS 1- 6 - UPS + TLR 1b

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol

Start Date: April 2026

Closing Date: 26th January 2026 (midnight)

Interview Date: TBC

Are you a passionate and experienced Science teacher ready to lead a dedicated department and inspire the next generation of scientists?

Do you want to work in a vibrant and inclusive school where your expertise and leadership will directly impact the lives of young people?

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking a Lead Teacher of Science to join our thriving secondary school community from April 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, grow, and innovate in a department full of potential.

• Lead the Science department, driving improvements in teaching, learning and outcomes
• Model outstanding classroom practice and provide mentoring and coaching to colleagues
• Deliver targeted CPD and interventions that raise attainment and close gaps
• Champion inclusive, evidence-informed teaching approaches for all learners
• Support the wider leadership team with curriculum development and strategic planning
• Be a visible and approachable leader, fostering a love of Science across the Academy

• Has students' best interests at the heart of everything they do
• Has strong subject knowledge and a track record of outstanding teaching in Science
• Is experienced in leading Science provision and raising attainment
• Can design and deliver effective CPD, mentoring and coaching for staff
• Has knowledge of SEND and effective adaptive teaching strategies
• Builds positive, professional relationships with students and staff
• Has energy, optimism and drive, with high expectations for all learners
• Is aligned with the Oasis ethos of equity, inclusion and high aspirations

When you join the Oasis Brightstowe family, you'll benefit from a range of staff-focused initiatives, including:

• Clear career progression pathways and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive training through our Trust-wide programmes and Horizons iPad scheme
• Access to National Lead Practitioner roles and collaborative opportunities across the Oasis network
• Integrated pastoral and leadership support
• Free counselling and regular wellbeing resources
• Free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme
• A welcoming team of passionate colleagues and a supportive school culture

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Shirehampton, Bristol. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, our mission is to transform lives through holistic, values-driven education. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community, where we focus on character, competence and community as drivers of student success.

Please submit your application via the eTeach portal by midnight 26th January 2026.

To arrange a visit to the Academy or for any queries, please contact the main school office.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete a full application form.

This role requires fluency in spoken English in line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.