Assistant Principal

Oasis Academy Pinewood, Romford, Essex, RM5 2TX

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: UPS

Assistant Principal job summary

<p>Oasis Academy Pinewood is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to co‑lead our curriculum, drive high-quality teaching and learning, and champion the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits across our vibrant academy community.
</p><p>As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (aligned to your specialism), implementing the OCL pedagogy strategy in a way that works for Pinewood, developing staff, and ensuring that all children achieve their very best - academically, socially, and emotionally.
</p><p><b>What we’re looking for
</b></p><p>We are seeking an ambitious, values‑driven leader who can:
</p><ul><li>Strategic leadership: contribute to whole‑school strategy and the academy development plan; lead priority strands (e.g., Teaching & Learning, Curriculum, Inclusion or Outcomes).
</li><li>Phase leadership of either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (aligned to your specialism) ensuring high expectations, excellent teaching and strong pupil outcomes.
</li><li>Standards & assessment: use data intelligently to raise attainment and close gaps.
</li><li>Drive improvement through instructional coaching, effective use of data and impactful pedagogical practice.
</li><li>Develop and mentor teachers, including leading CPD, coaching, appraisal and supporting ECTs/trainees.
</li><li>Collaborate effectively with stakeholders including parents, the community, Trust leaders and partner schools.
</li><li>Deputise for the Principal/Deputy Principal when required.
</li></ul><p><b>In this strategic leadership role, you will:
</b></p><ul><li>Lead academy-wide improvement priorities linked to curriculum, teaching and learning.
</li><li>Shape the culture, environment and professional climate of the academy.
</li><li>Use national, Trust and academy data to inform intervention and raise standards.
</li><li>Promote extra-curricular provision that enriches our students’ experiences.
</li><li>Hold responsibility for staff deployment, behaviour for learning and operational organisation across KS1/KS2.
</li><li>Play a key role in safeguarding as a designated safeguarding officer.
</li></ul><p><b>Why Oasis Academy Pinewood?
</b></p><ul><li>We’re a caring, inclusive school rooted in community, relationships and high aspirations.
</li><li>Children who are eager to learn, families who value partnership and a staff team committed to transformation.
</li><li>Extensive CPD, leadership coaching and Trust‑wide collaboration through Oasis Community Learning.
</li><li>A chance to shape the strategic direction of our academy and contribute to its exciting journey of improvement.
</li></ul><p><b>How to apply
</b></p><p>If you are a committed leader who believes in excellence, inclusion and the transformational power of education, we would be delighted to hear from you. <b>We strongly encourage and welcome informal conversations and visits ahead of submitting your application. Please contact the academy directly to arrange.</b></p><p>To complete your application, please click ‘Apply’ and fill in the application form, providing an outline of how you meet the skills, experience and knowledge required for this role. </p><p><b>Closing: 11 March</b></p><p><b>Interviews: 26 and 27 March</b></p><p>Help shape the future. Lead with purpose. Inspire lasting change at Oasis Academy Pinewood. </p>

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employer checks. The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Oasis Academy Pinewood

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 369 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Pinewood website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-pinewood

Oasis Academy Pinewood is a primary school with a Nursery. 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.

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