Principal Shirley Park- Primary Phase (Internal Only)

Locations: Lower School: Nursery, Reception and Years 1-3 Stroud Green Way, Croydon, CR0 7BE, Middle School: Years 4-6 and The Orchard Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7AR Upper School: Years 7-13 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 7AL

Salary range: L25- L31 (£83,464-£96,116) + Teachers’ Pension

Contract type: Full Time & Permanent

Closing date: 21^st April 2023

Interview date: TBC

Start date: 01/09/2023

Are you looking for a unique opportunity where you can make your mark and help change the lives of our community? We are looking to appoint a driven, committed, and passionate individual who will lead Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Phase on the next stage of its journey as part of the Oasis family.

See the potential, make the difference!

About the Role

The Principal of the Primary Phase will have responsibility for all aspects of the Primary Phase (Nursery to Year 6) as well as working closely with the Principal of the Secondary Phase to continue to strengthen the ‘All-through’ elements of Oasis Academy Shirley Park. Working alongside the Regional Director you will lead the staff in realising the vision of establishing and developing a unique, extended learning community that will cater for every child - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and environmentally.

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, commitment, and determination to move the academy forward.

About the Academy 

Oasis Academy Shirley Park is an all-through academy, consisting of a 26-place Nursery, a 3-form entry Primary Phase, a six-form entry Secondary Phase and a Sixth Form spread across three sites. Our Primary Phase has just consulted to become 3-form entry; Year 1 upwards is still 4-form entry.  

Oasis Academy Shirley Park is a place where our children enjoy learning, respect each other, and strive to achieve their potential. Our Academy provides a safe and supportive environment where children and parents are welcome.

The leadership team and staff are proud of the academy, which has a reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour and has been recognised by Ofsted as Good in all areas. The leadership team are confident that they will be able to move our academy ever onwards. The academy has hardworking staff who care deeply about giving every child the chance to succeed. Our academy motto defines our idea of success at Oasis Academy Shirley Park: Love learning, Care for our Community, Build Bright Futures.

Effective Support 

We do not expect you to do this alone. You will enjoy the support and challenge of a Regional Director along with the wider Oasis Community Learning 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 with other Oasis Community Learning Primary Academies within the region. You will have many opportunities to share best practice and drive continual improvement, including an annual national conference and regular regional Principal meeting.

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 https://www.oasiscommunitylearning.org/  

Take the next step in your career and apply now!

We strongly encourage interested candidates to visit the Academy, where we will offer a warm welcome and an informal discussion about the role with the Regional Director, Adam Browne. Please contact Ella Marett-Gregory (ella.marett-gregory@oasisuk.org) to arrange an academy visit or a call with Adam Browne.

To download a pack and for details of how to apply, please visit: https://oasiscommunitylearning.our-careers.co.uk

Please submit any expression of interest to ella.marett-gregory@oasisuk.org FAO Adam Browne.

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 behaviours, 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.