Deputy Principal - Pastoral Responsibility to be confirmed

Are you an inspirational leader looking for your next challenge? Would you thrive in a MAT with a vision to be inclusive and compassionate and where high expectations ensure that every person within its community flourishes? With our percentage of Ofsted inspected Oasis academies achieving “Good” or better rising from 30% to 87% and 97% of our primary academies currently being “Good” or better, this is an exciting time to join us and have a real and lasting impact on our academies and the communities which they serve. We are looking to appoint a driven, experienced individual to lead our academy in the Coulsdon area. Oasis Academy Coulsdon received a good in Ofsted March 2024 which described us as a school ‘which cares about its pupils’ and a ‘high quality curriculum’. We are now on a pathway to become a great school for our local area and are looking for someone who will be fundamental to shaping our route.  

See the potential, make the difference!  

About the Role  

This is a significant and exciting senior appointment for the school. As Deputy Principal, you will be a key leader at Oasis Academy Coulsdon and will support the Principal with strategic leadership, management and outcomes and ensure long-term success through leadership growth and maximising potential.  As Deputy principal you will work with the Principal to lead the academy in a challenging but extremely rewarding environment.  

Oasis Academy Coulsdon is a secondary school in Coulsdon, Surrey, serving children aged 11-16. We are inclusive of all and are one family, dedicated to helping every student reach their potential and to our community. Our vision is for all our students to achieve excellence and a love of learning through rigour, resilience and passion. We are oversubscribed in all year groups and have a stable and dedicated staff team who are proud to work at the school.  

Our Ideal Candidate   

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and skilled professional with a strong track record of senior leadership, clarity of purpose, the ability inspire children, motivate the community and have high expectations for all. The ideal candidate we seek is an individual who will bring energy, passion and professional knowledge to our wonderful and welcoming school. We are looking for someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner. Experience and expertise in leading safeguarding and culture will be desirable.  We seek a candidate who will be keen to empower everyone to reach their full potential in our fully inclusive school. 

As a high-profile individual within the academy, you will champion the academy ethos and culture, support and develop your leaders and empower their staff teams. As Deputy Principal you will work with passion, pace, clarity and determination to move the academy forward.    

Outward Facing  

In order to ensure that our students receive the education they deserve and that our staff are fully developed and supported, we are looking for someone who is outward facing and who is passionate about taking on this role, delivering exceptional education at the heart of community. You will be a figurehead within the community.  

Effective Support  

To develop you as a leader, you will enjoy the support and challenge of the Principal, as well as a  

Regional Director and wider OCL National Team. By being part of a family of 54 Oasis Academies, you will work alongside expert leaders in their field and benefit from a strong support network and partnership within the Croydon area. You will have many opportunities to share best practice and drive continual improvement, including an annual regional conference, Regional Improvement Networks and access to a growing CPD programme nationally. A deputy principal will also have the opportunity to complete an NPQ or receive professional coaching.  

About Oasis  

Born of the Oasis global charity, Oasis Community Learning is a family of Academies. We are one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK, with the express purpose of transforming learning, lives and communities; aspiring to deliver exceptional education at the heart of the community. Find out more about us at www.oasiscommunitylearning.org   

Take the next step in your career and apply now!  

How To apply:  

If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity and/or would like a confidential discussion about the position or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony Williams, Regional Director before Monday 13th May 2024 by either of the following methods:   

E-mail:  ella.marett-gregory@oasisuk.org  

Telephone: 07825968566  

To apply, please submit a completed application form to Hannah.Suleyman@oasiscoulsdon.org

This role offers a challenging but highly rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational outcomes of thousands of students. Our young people deserve the best: your role will be to ensure that they receive it.  

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviour, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.  

Please note, for shortlisted candidates only, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.