Principal, Elementary School

Principal Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Location: Bristol

Salary: Leadership Scale L29 - L35

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: April/September 2026

Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey? Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking an inspirational Principal to guide our thriving secondary school into its next exciting chapter. This is more than a job - it’s a chance to shape lives, elevate a community, and leave a legacy.

You’ll be joining a well-established Trust of 54 academies, where inclusion, collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We don’t believe in isolated leadership; you’ll be supported by a network of experienced peers, a dedicated Regional Director, and access to professional development through the National Institute of Teaching (NioT).

• An Academy with strong foundations and a calm, purposeful atmosphere
• A school that serves its local community and its community are eager to learn
• Every student has their own device, and enrichment is woven into the curriculum
• Deep local partnerships and a shared commitment to social justice

We’re seeking a resilient, visionary leader who:

• Has a proven track record of school improvement and strategic leadership
• Can inspire staff, students, and families with clarity, compassion, and conviction
• Is passionate about inclusion, equity, and unlocking potential
• Embodies the Oasis ethos and our 9 Habits, placing people and purpose at the heart of decision-making

You’ll co-design and deliver a strategic roadmap that takes Brightstowe from strength to strength academically, culturally, and socially. You’ll lead the development of a rich, community-responsive curriculum and foster a culture where every child can flourish.

• Leadership Scale L29-35
• Access to NioT training and Oasis-wide CPD
• Opportunities to progress into national roles across Oasis Community Learning

Oasis exists to build thriving communities where everyone belongs, contributes, and achieves their potential. Our vision is rooted in inclusion, innovation, and integrated services from education to food banks, farms, and youth hubs. We’re not just a Trust - we’re a movement.

We warmly invite informal visits to meet our team and explore the academy (details of how to arrange a tour or to have a confidential conversation are available once an application is started.)

A full job description and school prospectus is attached.

Final date to receive applications: Midnight on Thursday 22nd January

Interviews: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February (candidates must be available for both dates)

Oasis Academy Brightstowe 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.