Careers, work experience and enrichment coordinator in Bristol

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our start-up Academy in South Bristol. 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 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?

About Us: Oasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new 11-16 co-educational academy that opened in south Bristol in September 2023. It is a growing start-up school which currently has Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils. The academy will continue to grow and will eventually move to our permanent site on Daventry Road. We are looking for a strong team player to join our supportive team. You should have excellent communication skills and ideally experience of working with young people. This can be a fast-paced environment and you will need to be enthusiastic, positive, flexible, patient and resilient.

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 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

Why join us?

• An exceptional CPD offer including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, 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.
• 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.
• Support to balance your work/life/caring responsibilities via our Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy, Flexible Working and Sabbatical Policy.
• 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.
• The opportunity to join a successful department, with a proven track record and a wealth of expertise in their subject and pedagogy.

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 23rd February 2026. 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.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.

Safeguarding Statement: 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.