Principal, Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Principal, Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Salary range:  £67,351- £78,010 + Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 09:00 on Friday 23rd June 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 5th July 2023

Start date: 1st January 2024 or sooner if possible

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 Birmingham area.

See the potential, make the difference!

About the Role

As Principal, you will be leading Oasis Academy Hobmoor and will be responsible for strategic leadership, management and outcomes and ensuring long-term success through leadership growth and maximising potential.

Oasis Academy Hobmoor is a two-form entry academy situated in Yardley, Birmingham. We are an inclusive academy for children aged between 3 and 11, committed to delivering first class-education and playing an active role in the local community. The academy strives for all pupils to achieve their full potential, fully prepared for an ever-changing society.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an individual with a strong track record of senior leadership, clarity of purpose and high expectations for all. As a high-profile individual within the academy, you will champion the Oasis ethos, support and develop your leaders, and empower their staff teams. As 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 a Regional Director and wider OCL National Team. By being part of a family of 52 Oasis academies, you will work alongside expert leaders in their field and benefit from a strong support network and partnership within the Birmingham and Worcestershire area. You will have many opportunities to share best practice and drive continual improvement, including Regional Improvement Networks and access to a growing CPD programme nationally.

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

Growth and Development

Children are able to flourish in its nurturing culture which embraces inclusivity and values everyone for their individuality. Provision for children who have high-level special educational needs is strong. Children enjoy coming to school and this is reflected in the high attendance and good behaviour – our children are polite, considerate, and respectful towards adults and each other. Staff benefit from strong CPD and use a variety of teaching techniques to make sure that every child has the best start to their educational journey.

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, please don’t hesitate to email: Damaris Ricketts - damaris.ricketts@oasisuk.org to arrange a meeting with Herminder Channa, Regional Director Midlands and to arrange a tour of the academy.

To apply, please submit a completed application form FAO Damaris Ricketts to OCLRecruitment@oasisuk.org by no later than 09:00am on Friday 23rd June 2023.

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.