Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey

Salary: L26 - L30 £78,025 - £86,061 + Teachers Pension Scheme 

Role: Deputy Principal

Contract:   Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: April or September 2022

Closing date: 04 February 2022, 9am

Interviews: W/C 07 February 2022

We are seeking a talented leader who can inspire and motivate students and staff. You will work to secure the highest standards across our academy.  In addition, you will be a member of the Academy Leadership Team, which sets the strategic direction for the whole academy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational leader. Strong experience in secondary education is crucial.

Our Academy



Oasis Isle of Sheppey is a mixed, comprehensive academy serving the island community of Sheppey, with 1507 students on roll, 47% of whom are Pupil Premium and 5.6% EAL. Our multi million-pound buildings boast an unparalleled range of facilities for all students in our secondary and sixth form phases. No matter what the subjects our young people choose we have the right settings and resources to give them support and resources they need to succeed and to achieve their ambitions.  

About you



You will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of school improvement, ideally with experience in inner-city, multi-cultural areas. As a calm and reflective leader, you will have the skills to build the capacity of our very able Leadership Team. A sound understanding of school improvement strategies is key, as well as the ability to manage change and motivate staff and the community towards the achievement of clear and inspirational goals.

We welcome applications from both experienced deputies and those wishing to take the next step in their career.

Job purpose



Provide strategic leadership, in consultation with the principal, staff, parents and Academy Council, which brings about high standards of education.



All leaders in the Academy share in devising strategies for raising achievement and ensuring high standards of behaviour.



The post holder will work in close collaboration with the principal and deputise for the principal in his absence as required.



The post holder shall have the professional duties of a Deputy Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE’s School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and wider responsibilities relating to



strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading, and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in consultation with the principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE



To assist the principal, together with other members of the Academy Leadership Team, in providing leadership and in managing the Academy. To provide strategic leadership for specified whole school initiatives. To monitor and support academic progress, attendance, and behaviour of students in a specified phase of the Academy. To actively support the vision, ethos, and policies of the Academy. To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people you teach or encounter.

What are you waiting? Apply today! Like what you see? Make sure you fill out an application today and submit to us before the deadline of 9am on 04/02/2022. All application forms should be emailed to Recruitment.IOS@oasisisleofsheppey.org. 

We welcome and encourage all applicants to come and visit the academy prior to your application. Please email Jo Gass on Jo.Gass@oasisisleofsheppey.org  to arrange a time and date for you visit.



Visit our LinkedIn page; https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasis-academy-isle-of-sheppey and our careers page; https://www.oasisacademyisleofsheppey.org/join-us/why-work-with-us

We have the right to interview upon receipt of application.