Assistant Principal

Be the leader who ensures no child is left behind

Oasis Academy Hadley is seeking a talented values-driven Assistant Principal to join our Academy Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to join an exceptional all-through academy (ages 219).

Our values truly come out in all we do - we are one school and one community all with a shared commitment to high expectations and inclusive excellence.

At Hadley children and young people learn well and make strong progress in a safe caring environment. We champion the gifts and talents of every individual building confident aspirational learners with a well-rounded academic and cultural education.

About the role

As Assistant Principal you will be a key member of the Academy Leadership Team providing strategic leadership for whole-academy priorities and helping to secure the highest standards of education teaching learning and outcomes across both phases of the academy.

This role is not phase-specific and we welcome leaders who are Primary or Secondary trained but please be aware it is likely the successful candidate will have a focus on Secondary.

Our priority is that the successful candidate has a proven track record of improving outcomes strengthening curriculum and pedagogy and building leadership capacity through collaboration coaching and high-quality professional development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting ambitious expectations and stretching targets that contribute significantly to academy improvement
• Using assessment and performance data to evaluate progress identify underperformance and implement impactful interventions
• Raising the quality of teaching and learning through monitoring coaching mentoring and evidence-informed practice
• Leading change effectively and contributing to the Academy Improvement Plan self-evaluation and whole-school development
• Line managing and developing staff promoting a culture of professionalism collaboration and continuous improvement
• Promoting high standards of behaviour personal development and wellbeing for all students
• Building strong partnerships with the wider community

What were looking for

• Successful teaching track record with evidence of strong practice
• Leadership experience in a school/academy and a proven impact on raising achievement
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and confident use of assessment to drive improvement
• Ability to motivate challenge and support staff and students; excellent communication and teamwork
• A reflective resilient leader with a clear commitment to safeguarding and the Oasis ethos

Why join Oasis Academy Hadley

Youll benefit from:

• Clear career progression across a large established trust with a wealth of development opportunities up for grabs
• Access to accredited and bespoke development programmes including the full NPQ suite (in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching)
• Trust-wide curriculum resources designed to support great teaching and reduce workload
• Strong networks to share best practice across the trust (including regional collaboration and wider development opportunities)

How to apply

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.

Please submit an application online by clicking Fast Apply.

Closing date: 23:59 17 May

Interviews: 21 May