I-BASE Manager

Oasis Academy Brislington; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

Health plan

Job summary

Oasis Academy Brislington in Bristol is seeking an I-BASE Manager to lead the Isolation Provision, creating a safe, supportive environment for every student and helping them re-engage with learning. The role oversees daily operations, trauma-informed support, and the use of the Bromcom system to log behaviour.

The successful candidate will develop a culture of high expectations, implement restorative approaches, and work with the wider pastoral team to support student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving life chances of students.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Ability to stand as first amongst equals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of I-BASE, an alternative to suspension.
• Support students with trauma-informed practice and behaviour modification.
• Manage I-BASE daily planning and record-keeping.
• Develop a culture of high expectations and belonging within I-BASE.
• Maintain accurate records and use Bromcom for logs.
• Implement restorative approaches to strengthen relationships and outcomes.
• Attend Oasis Community Learning development sessions.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Work as part of the pastoral team.

Job description

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.

Are you looking for your next career move?

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 Aspire courageously, Commit with purpose, and Excel 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.