Associate Assistant Principal - Head of Sixth Form
Oasis Academy: Shirley Park
Croydon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Outer London L8-11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2025
Job overview
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Outer London Leadership Scale L8-11
Join a Thriving Academy with a Vision for Excellence
At Oasis Academy Shirley Park in Croydon, South London, we are more than just a school—we’re a community committed to inspiring students and staff to achieve their very best. With a strong track record of success, our Academy combines academic excellence with a holistic approach to personal development, ensuring that every student is supported to reach their full potential.
We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Associate Assistant Principal – Head of Sixth Form to lead and develop our post-16 provision, ensuring exceptional outcomes for our students.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a vibrant and growing Sixth Form, shaping its strategic direction and impact.
- Gain excellent professional development opportunities, including leadership training within the Oasis network.
- Work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment where innovation and evidence-informed practice are valued.
- Benefit from our well-connected location, just 12 minutes from East Croydon by tram, with ample on-site and nearby parking.
About the Role
As Associate Assistant Principal – Head of Sixth Form, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to drive high academic standards and student progression.
- Inspire and support Sixth Form students, fostering a culture of ambition, resilience, and success.
- Lead on post-16 curriculum development, enrichment, and pastoral care.
- Work closely with staff, students, and families to ensure high levels of engagement, aspiration, and outcomes.
- Develop strong links with universities, apprenticeship providers, and employers to expand student opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about post-16 education and eager to make a lasting impact.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic and committed leader who:
- Shares our vision for excellence in education and a strong belief in student potential.
- Has a track record of success in post-16 education or senior leadership.
- Can inspire and lead students and staff, fostering high aspirations and achievement.
- Is eager to develop professionally and contribute to whole-school leadership.
Our Vision and Values
At Oasis Academy Shirley Park, we live by our motto: Love Learning, Care for Community, and Build Bright Futures. Together, we are transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for our students and local community.
About Oasis Community Learning
As part of the Oasis family, you’ll join a national network of academies dedicated to fostering inclusive, vibrant communities. Guided by our ethos and Nine Habits, we celebrate diversity, value contributions, and empower everyone to achieve their potential.
Ready to Apply?
Don’t wait—apply today! Applications must be submitted via the Tes online form by 31st March. Please note, CVs will not be accepted for this role.
Safeguarding Notice
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
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About Oasis Academy: Shirley Park
About Academy Shirley Park
We are delighted you are thinking of joining Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Oasis Academy Shirley Park is a mixed, non-selective, Christian, 3-19 academy with sixth form, situated in Croydon in London. The secondary school, which opened as an all-through academy in September 2009, has 1,538 students on its roll, 129 of whom are students in the sixth form. The school is sponsored by Oasis Community Learning (OCL), a multi-academy sponsor, which is legally responsible for 47 Oasis Academies.
Principal
Saqib Chaudhri
Values and vision
Oasis Academy Shirley Park’s motto is: ‘Transforming Learning, Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities.’ Central to the ethos of the school is the idea of a rich and balanced educational environment nurturing the whole student - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. The school promotes a balanced, healthy lifestyle, demonstrated through policies regarding Academy meals, involvement in sporting activities and ecological building design.
Oasis Academy Shirley Park’s goal is to raise aspirations, unlock students’ potential and work towards achieving excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people. It believes this can be achieved through high-quality facilities, outstanding staff, clear leadership, a positive, affirming environment, and a partnership between students, parents/carers and the Academy. Parents and carers are positively engaged in supporting their children.
Ofsted
“Students’ achievements are outstanding. Regardless of their starting points, all groups make exceptional progress to exceed the national average greatly by the end of Year 11. Teaching is outstanding because staff are highly committed to ensuring that their students fulfil their potential. They have very high expectations of the students and successfully challenge, nurture and support them at every stage in their studies. Outstanding leadership and governance, especially from the inspirational principal, ensure that the academy makes rapid progress and meets its challenging targets.”
View Oasis Academy Shirley Park’s latest Ofsted report
What we offer:
- You'll be part of a friendly team which has worked together for several years
- You'll have access to shared resources available for curriculum at every key stage.
- Outstanding progress at both Key stage 4 and Key Stage 5.
- We are engaged with current developments in curriculum and pedagogy.
- We have the highest progress score for KS5/sixth form in Croydon.
- We have positive progress scores for KS4 and KS5.
- There is a real opportunity to make an impact.
- You’ll receive genuine support and CPD to develop you and open up career opportunities in the Oasis Community and beyond.
- You’ll be part of a team that believes every child should go to a great school as we work tirelessly to provide the children with an outstanding education.
- You understand education is not solely about excellent examination results but includes much more than that.
- You’ll have supportive management who are committed to improving teachers work-life balance.
- You’ll have access to a free confidential counselling service for the times in your life when you need a little extra support.
- You can access free eye tests.
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