Principal
Oasis Academy Hadley
Enfield
- New
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L33-L39
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2027/ April 2027
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2026
Job overview
Oasis Academy Hadley is far more than a school. As a large and highly successful educational village, we serve children and families from the age of two through to eighteen, whilst also operating as a major community hub at the heart of North London. Open seven days a week for approximately 350 days a year, we provide education, specialist inclusion services, family support, extensive community outreach and a thriving programme of community activity that reaches far beyond our academy gates.
We’re looking to appoint a new Principal and believe this to be an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, mission-driven leader to take one of the most ambitious and distinctive all-through academies in the country to even greater heights.
Why Hadley?
- An academy that has a strong culture for inclusivity, social impact, learning and strong academic performance
- A rare opportunity to shape children’s education from Nursery to the end of Sixth Form
- An enthusiastic, caring and skilful staff team
- A school that serves a truly diverse and aspirational local community.
- Deep local partnerships and a shared commitment to social justice
- A prominent profile within the collaborative family of Oasis Community Learning
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a resilient, visionary leader who:
- Embodies the Oasis ethos and our 9 Habits, placing people and purpose at the heart of decision-making
- Has a proven track record of strategic leadership (ideally at Principal/Head level), consistently driving significant improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes at scale and from a position of strength
- Can inspire staff, students, and families with clarity, compassion, and conviction
- Is passionate about inclusion, equity, and unlocking potential
- Demonstrates the ability to build a highly credible and influential profile in the academy, local community and wider OCL network
You’ll co-design and deliver a strategic roadmap that takes Hadley from strength to strength academically, culturally, and socially. You’ll lead the development of a rich, community-responsive curriculum and foster a culture where every child can flourish.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Leadership Scale L33-L39
- A fantastic platform in which to thrive, including the support of a great team and collaborative network of colleagues across our group
- A strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Access to National Institute of Teaching (NiOT) training and Oasis-wide CPD
- Access to a range of Oasis staff benefits via our Reward Gateway Smart Hub
- Opportunities to shape and share best practise across our 58 academies and beyond
- Opportunities to progress into national roles across Oasis Community Learning
How to apply:
We have extended the application deadline to 5pm, Friday 27th November 2026
We plan to run Assessments in early December, but we also encourage visits to Hadley in advance as well as informal conversations to find out more about the Academy
If you wish to visit, or have any other questions, please contact Ella Marett-Gregory (email address in the accompanying pack) and one of the team will be in contact.
About Oasis Community Learning
Oasis is a well-established Multi Academy Trust of 58 academies which exists to build thriving communities where everyone belongs, contributes, and achieves their potential. Our vision is rooted in inclusion, innovation, and integrated services from education to food banks, farms, and youth hubs. We’re not just a Trust - we’re a movement.
Practicalities
Location: Enfield, North London
Salary: Leadership Scale L33-L39
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027/ April 2027
For more information about the role, including the full profile and our contact details, please visit our careers site via the link provided and view the recruitment pack.
Attached documents
About Oasis Academy Hadley
Oasis Academy Hadley is a great place to work and learn.
We are an all-through family school, where children at every key stage from ages 2 to 19 learn well and make good progress.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and championing the gifts and talents of every individual. The happiness, care, and wellbeing of all our children is central to our approach and enables everyone at Hadley to thrive in a safe and secure environment.
We have an established culture ofhigh expectations, where children are taught well and encouraged to develop both academically and culturally. Having such a well-rounded learning experience is central to our purpose as it is this that enables our children to be aspirational for themselves, their families, and their community. By nurturing a positive mindset, we build children’s confidence to be successful whichever path they choose.
Being an all-through school means that many children are with us for the majority of their formal education and do stay on into our very popular Sixth Form where each year, approximately 95% go onto university with 85% going to Russell Group and top third Universities which are some of the best in the world.
Hadley has a track record of great achievements and is an inspirational place to grow and develop. Throughout all phases of our Academy, we have a team of skilled and dedicated staff with a great deal of expertise who are committed to securing the best outcomes. To achieve this, we place a great deal of importance in continuing professional development and we have an established leadership development program.
Oasis Academy Hadley is one of 52 Academies who form part of the Oasis Community Learning. Each Oasis Academy and the services behind them, are committed to creating exceptional entitlement that ensures that all children have real choice in their lives.
To find out more about what it’s like to work for Oasis and the huge benefits that come with this, go to OCLCareers.org.
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