I-BASE Manager

School 21; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers pension

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

Health plan

Flexible working

Counselling services

Job summary

Oasis Academy Brislington in Bristol is seeking an I-BASE Manager to create a safe, supportive environment for students in isolation provision. You will oversee daily operations, plan activities, and work to re-engage students with learning.

The role focuses on trauma-informed practice, behaviour support, restorative approaches, and close collaboration with the pastoral team and wider Trust. Term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in school pastoral or inclusion settings is preferred.
• Ability to implement trauma-informed approaches with students.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of I-BASE, as an alternative to suspension.
• Support referred students with trauma-informed practice and behaviour support.
• Manage daily operations: plan activities, prepare for the day, supervise use of the provision.
• Develop a culture of high expectations to improve behaviour and belonging.
• Maintain accurate records and update Bromcom with logs.
• Implement restorative approaches to relationships and outcomes.
• Attend Oasis CPD and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with the wider pastoral team.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour modification

Record keeping

Restorative approaches

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

BromCom

Job description

* I-BASE ManagerNEWFast Apply# I-BASE ManagerEmployerLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: Actual - £31,465 - £34,788Posted: 8th October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 15th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578604Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1578604* Share :**I-BASE Manager****Permanent****Full-Time, Term-Time Only - 37 hours per week, from 8am to 4pm (Monday - Thursday), Friday 8am - 3.30pm****Start date - as soon as possible****Salary: SCP 24 - 28 (£36,581 - £40,444 - Actual - £31,465 - £34,788)****Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 9am.****Interviews: week commencing 19th October 2026.**We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated **I-BASE Manager** to create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for every student within I-BASE, our Isolation Provision. The successful candidate will ensure that all students feel safe, valued, and respected, enabling them to re-engage with their learning and achieve their full potential.**The role**- Oversee the day-to-day running of I-BASE, which may be used as an alternative to suspension from school.- Support students who are referred to the provision, with a focus on trauma-informed practice, behaviour modifications, and the development of positive relationships.- Manage I-BASE, on a daily basis, including planning activities, preparing for the day ahead, and overseeing the effective use of the provision.- Develop a culture of high expectations within I-BASE, and support students to improve their behaviour, engagement, and sense of belonging.- Maintain accurate records and update the school information management system (Bromcom) with timely and accurate information relating to behaviour logs.- Implement restorative approaches to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for students.- Attend Oasis Community Learning (OCL) professional development and training sessions as required.- Demonstrate strong organisational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.- Work as part of the wider pastoral team.**About our school****'Exceptional futures for every learner'**An opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team in one of the largest secondary schools within Bristol.Oasis Academy Brislington enables every learner to **A**spire courageously, **C**ommit with purpose, and **E**xcel beyond expectation. With a culture defined by high challenge, deep trust and genuine belonging, our young people feel valued, achieve exceptional outcomes and are equipped to lead their futures with confidence.Our mission is to be the 'best' truly comprehensive secondary school for the people we serve. We do this by equipping our young people with 'the confidence, knowledge and skills to stand as first amongst equals. We aim to ensure 'Excellence as Standard' in everything we do, where students are encouraged to take risks, be curious and learn from their experiences. We want our students to become the very best version of themselves.As a school we provide students with a well-structured environment in which to learn. Staff and students enjoy working together to develop students' character, talents and interests during the five-year learning journey here at Oasis Brislington.Join our team at this very exciting time as we build upon a successful Ofsted inspection and embark on the next phase of the journey. Our Academy is not an easy option, staff work hard every day to make an impact on our young people. Our students are kind, funny and have huge potential; for the right candidate Oasis Academy Brislington is an incredibly rewarding place to work.**What we can offer you**:- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment- Fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best- Genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed- Opportunities for training and development internally and externally- Generous Teachers pension scheme- 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, and Flexible Working.- 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.**What we are looking for:**- A committed, passionate individual who wants to improve the life chances of students within Bristol.- A great team player, who is able to work collaboratively to enhance the opportunities that we can give our students.- A person who is committed to helping our students to have the ability to stand as first amongst equals.If you would like to get a feel for our Academy before you apply, we would be happy to host you for a visit and to show you why we think Oasis Academy Brislington is such a great place to work.Please note, 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.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Brislington 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.### Oasis Academy BrislingtonPart of### Oasis Community Learning