Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol
Contract: Full Time / All Year Round (37 hours per week)
Holiday: 34 days (26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays)
Closing Date: Friday 15th August 2025 (midday)
Interviews: 20thAugust 2025
We are a dynamic and progressive secondary academy in Shirehampton, Bristol. Our education is values-led, and the development of our students’ character, competence and community is integral to our curriculum. Every day, we work to provide an exceptional education, equipping young people not only with qualifications, but with the skills and attributes to thrive in life.
As part of the Oasis Community Learning Trust, we benefit from regional collaboration and support from a strong national network. Our Bristol hub of academies regularly shares best practice, expertise, and encouragement.
The Role
This is an exciting on-site opportunity for a committed and skilled Operations Manager to oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Academy. You will manage areas including Health & Safety, Data Protection, and act as the key interface between the Academy and its PFI Partners (Bristol City Council and BAM). You will also liaise with the national Oasis services across IT, Finance, People, Property & Estates, and Marketing & Communications.
Your leadership will directly support the delivery of high-quality education by ensuring that our operational functions run smoothly, safely, and in line with all statutory and organisational standards.
The successful candidate will:
* Have excellent interpersonal skills and build strong working relationships
* Have recent experience of working within an educational setting
* Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety and Data Protection legislation
* Show confidence in guiding and supporting others with professionalism
* Be a proactive team player who thrives in fast-paced environments
* Have experience of supervising or line managing within a service-oriented organisation (desirable)
* Be a competent IT user with strong skills in Microsoft Office and digital systems
* Have a track record of coordinating projects and managing conflicting priorities under pressure
* Demonstrate emotional resilience and a calm, solution-focused approach
* Be willing to model and support the Oasis ethos and values
Our Offer to You
When you join the Oasis family, you benefit from a strong culture of development, wellbeing and professional support. Our offer includes:
* Comprehensive CPD and training opportunities based on the latest research
* Integrated national support and expertise from across the Trust
* Access to a free counselling service and regular wellbeing resources
* Free eye tests and contribution to glasses
* Cycle to Work Scheme and travel-to-work support
* Corporate Health Cash Plan for medical and therapy services
* Competitive family leave entitlement
* A genuine opportunity to make a difference
* A fantastic community of students, families, and colleagues
Apply Today!
To apply, please complete the full application form by Friday 15th August 2025 (midday).
Fluency Duty
This role requires fluency in spoken English. You must be able to communicate effectively and confidently, including in extended conversations and responses to queries.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As a secular and inclusive academy, we value diversity and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion.
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.
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