Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning
Oasis Academy Don Valley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
27 August 2025
Closing date
19 September 2025 at 11:59am
Date listed
27 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L8 - L12 - £59,167 - £65,286
Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning job summary
At Oasis Academy Don Valley, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Secondary Assistant Principal with a specialism in Teaching & Learning to help shape a culture where every teacher is supported to excel, and every student can thrive.
"The difference between a classroom and a life-changing experience is a leader who makes learning possible — by ensuring every child is present, engaged, and inspired."
Becoming a Secondary Assistant Principal here means stepping into a role where you can lead with purpose, drive whole-school improvement, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
You'll be part of a dynamic leadership team, working within a diverse and resilient community. With strong foundations in place, including a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, a dedicated and ambitious staff team, and the backing of Oasis Community Learning, you’ll have the tools, trust, and support to develop teaching, grow staff, and raise outcomes.
The Role
- Lead the strategic development of teaching and learning, ensuring consistency, innovation, and high standards across all phases
- Champion evidence-based pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment practices
- Work closely with colleagues to model outstanding practice, deliver impactful professional development, and foster a reflective, ambitious staff culture
- Use data and dialogue to support all staff in refining practice and raising outcomes
- Contribute to the wider leadership of the academy, sharing responsibility for our ongoing improvement journey
What We’re Looking For
- An exceptional teacher and leader with a strong track record of improving classroom practice and outcomes
- Experience in developing whole-school strategies around teaching, curriculum, and assessment
- A commitment to inclusive, values-led education in a diverse, high-expectation setting
- The ability to build capacity in others through coaching, CPD, and collaboration
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment that embraces challenge and growth
Why Oasis Academy Don Valley?
Based in Sheffield’s Olympic Legacy Park, Oasis Academy Don Valley is a vibrant, values-driven all-through school supporting students aged 4 to 16. Our structure allows for deep relationships, consistent support, and a strong sense of community throughout every stage of learning.
We are proud to be part of Oasis Community Learning, a nationally recognised trust known for its commitment to social justice, inclusion, and exceptional education. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are a school on a journey of continuous improvement—with strong leadership, high expectations, and an unshakable belief in every child’s ability to succeed.
"You don’t just teach — you inspire. You don’t just lead — you elevate others."
If this sounds like you, join us and make a lasting impact at Oasis Academy Don Valley.
To arrange a visit please contact the academy office.
All application will be subject to AI vetting
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Oasis Academy Don Valley
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
All-through Academy 2-16
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