Principal

Oasis Academy Bank Leaze, Bristol, BS11 0SN

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L15-21

Principal job summary

Lead with Purpose. Nurture Joy. Transform a Community.

Oasis Academy Bank Leaze is a warm, ambitious primary school at the heart of Lawrence Weston. We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead our academy into its next exciting chapter, building on strong foundations and driving the next phase of improvement, aspiration and community impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where joy, curiosity and character sit at the centre of the curriculum, and where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best.

You’ll join a Trust of 56 academies where inclusion, collaboration and community transformation shape everything we do. As Principal, you’ll be supported by a strong regional team, a network of experienced leaders, and high-quality professional development through Oasis Community Learning and the National Institute of Teaching.

Why Bank Leaze?

• A values driven primary school where joy, curiosity and high expectations shape every classroom
  
• A community with deep roots and strong relationships, committed to giving children the best possible start
  
• A curriculum built around knowledge, vocabulary, character and enrichment, ensuring every child flourishes
  
• A dedicated, caring staff team who believe in the potential of every pupil
  
• A thriving partnership with the Oasis Hub North Bristol, offering wraparound support, youth work, family services and community programmes
  
• A school that champions inclusion, nurture and ambition, ensuring all children feel safe, supported and inspired
  
• A strong culture of character development, rooted in the Oasis 9 Habits and the belief that children learn best when they feel happy, confident and secure
  

Bank Leaze is a school with a clear identity, a joyful spirit and a deep commitment to its community. As Principal, you will have the opportunity to shape its next chapter; strengthening outcomes, deepening community partnerships and ensuring every child leaves with the knowledge, character and confidence to thrive.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a resilient, values driven leader who embodies joy, curiosity, compassion and ambition and who believes deeply in the potential of every child.

You will:

• Have a proven track record of effective senior leadership and school improvement
  
• Bring expertise in improving teaching and learning through evidence informed practice
  
• Be passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children, particularly those facing disadvantage
  
• Be committed to exceptional safeguarding and the welfare of young people
  
• Lead with authenticity, humility and emotional intelligence
  
• Champion inclusion, nurture and the Oasis ethos, modelling the 9 Habits in all you do
  
• Inspire staff through high expectations, strong relationships and a collaborative culture
  
• Bring creativity and rigour to curriculum design, ensuring it is knowledge‑rich, vocabulary driven and joyful
  
• Understand the power of community partnerships and the role of the Oasis Hub North Bristol
  
• Be ready to lead a school through continued improvement, cultural development and community engagement
  

As Principal, you will shape the strategic direction of the academy, ensure high-quality teaching and learning, develop staff at all levels, and build strong relationships with families, partners and the wider community.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Leadership Scale L15-21
  
• Extensive CPD through Oasis Community Learning and the National Institute of Teaching
  
• Access to Regional Improvement Networks and National Lead Practitioners
  
• Opportunities to progress into regional or national leadership roles across the Trust
  
• A supportive, values led environment where wellbeing and development are prioritised
  
• The chance to lead a school where joy, character and community are at the heart of everything
  

About Oasis Community Learning

Oasis exists to build thriving communities where everyone belongs, contributes and achieves their potential. With 56 academies across the UK, we are one of the largest and most inclusive trusts in the country. Our work extends beyond education — through our Hubs we deliver youth services, family support, food projects, community events and more. We are not just a Trust; we are a movement for social justice.

Visits and Applications

We warmly welcome visits so you can meet the team, experience the academy’s joyful culture and see our community in action. Tours are available on Thursday 4th (pm only) Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th, Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th (pm only).

To book a tour, please contact Hannah Badrock (Talent Acquisition Manager), details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Application Deadline: Midnight Thursday 18th June

Interviews: 7th & 8th July (candidates must be available on both dates)

Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.

 

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Oasis Academy Bank Leaze

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Bank Leaze website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-bank-leaze

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