Principal

Oasis Academy Don Valley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L29-L35

Principal job summary

Why might this journey call to you?

At the heart of Sheffield’s lively and ever evolving landscape lies Oasis Academy Don Valley; a place where learning, ambition and community intertwine. From Reception to Year 11, our all through academy offers a seamless educational voyage, and we are now searching for a Principal with the vision, courage and moral purpose to chart its next bold course.

Our academy is deeply connected to the world around it. Through strong alliances with the Oasis Hub Don Valley, local organisations, sports groups and regional employers, we stand as a central landmark in the community’s story. Don Valley is not simply a school; it is a shared journey where children, families and staff grow, discover and thrive together.

Becoming part of Oasis means joining a movement that stretches far beyond the traditional boundaries of education. As a global charity with community hubs, youth services, food banks and even farms, Oasis places people at the centre of everything we do. Here, your development, wellbeing and professional growth are not afterthoughts, they are part of the map.

We understand that leading an academy in an area of socio economic challenge requires resilience, imagination and unwavering commitment. That’s why our leaders are surrounded by an exceptional support network: your Regional Director, Executive Principal and a community of passionate educators who share your drive to deliver transformative education. You will have the freedom to shape your academy’s direction, backed by a values driven organisation that stands firmly behind you.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Oasis Curriculum at Don Valley, ensuring it reflects the aspirations, identity and needs of the community you serve. When you need it, you will have access to extensive expertise, resources and collaborative networks to help bring your vision to life.

You will also work closely with Oasis Community Learning and Sheffield City Council to steer the long term strategy that will propel Don Valley forward, strengthening its foundations and securing a bright future for the academy and its community.

If you’re seeking a role that blends independence, purpose and unwavering support, this could be the next chapter you’ve been waiting to write.

About the role

Whether you are an experienced Principal or a Senior Leader ready to take the next step, you understand that the Principal is the compass of a school, guiding its culture, standards and success. You know the power of presence: greeting families at the gate, walking the corridors, supporting staff and being a steady, positive force in the daily rhythm of academy life.

Alongside strategic leadership, you will inspire excellence in teaching and learning, champion high expectations and cultivate an environment where staff, students and families feel valued, supported and ambitious for what lies ahead.

You will embrace the opportunity to lead and energise a dedicated team, unlocking the extraordinary potential within our all through setting. Don Valley is a school brimming with promise, a place where your leadership can shape futures and leave a legacy of aspiration for generations.

With a proven ability to drive improvement and embed sustainable change, you will bring clarity, creativity and determination. Supported by a strong network of peers, you will unite the academy community around a shared vision that places student success and wellbeing at its heart.

Next Steps

The best way to understand Don Valley’s spirit is to experience it for yourself. We would be delighted to welcome you for a tour before you apply. Come meet our students, explore our facilities and feel the energy of the community you could soon be leading.

To arrange a visit or a confidential conversation with Regional Director Rachael MacLeod, please contact Sarah Chambers.

You can also explore our academy website to learn more about Oasis Academy Don Valley, our community hub and our partnerships with families. We’re confident you’ll see that this is a place where your leadership can make a profound and lasting impact.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment brochures attached to this advert for full details about the role, Oasis Academy Don Valley, the Oasis curriculum, community partnerships, and the wider organisational support. 

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 Don Valley

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-don-valley

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