Principal

Oasis Academy Hadley, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4PX

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 October 2026

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: L33-39

Principal job summary

Principal, Oasis Academy Hadley   

If you’re a proven school leader who’s looking for purpose, passion but also the right platform to inspire and transform a community, then this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! 

Oasis Academy Hadley is far more than a school. As a large and highly successful educational village, we serve children and families from the age of two through to eighteen, whilst also operating as a major community hub at the heart of North London. Open seven days a week for approximately 350 days a year, we provide education, specialist inclusion services, family support, extensive community outreach and a thriving programme of community activity that reaches far beyond our academy gates.  

We’re looking to appoint a new Principal and believe this to be an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished, mission-driven leader to take one of the most ambitious and distinctive all-through academies in the country to even greater heights. 

  

Why Hadley?  

• An academy that has a strong culture for inclusivity, social impact, learning and strong academic performance  

• A rare opportunity to shape children’s education from Nursery to the end of Sixth Form  

• An enthusiastic, caring and skilful staff team  

• A school that serves a truly diverse and aspirational local community. 

• Deep local partnerships and a shared commitment to social justice  

• A prominent profile within the collaborative family of Oasis Community Learning 

  

What We’re Looking For  

We’re seeking a resilient, visionary leader who:  

• Embodies the Oasis ethos and our 9 Habits, placing people and purpose at the heart of decision-making  

• Has a proven track record of strategic leadership, consistently driving significant improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes at scale and from a position of strength  

• Can inspire staff, students, and families with clarity, compassion, and conviction  

• Is passionate about inclusion, equity, and unlocking potential  

  

You’ll co-design and deliver a strategic roadmap that takes Hadley from strength to strength academically, culturally, and socially. You’ll lead the development of a rich, community-responsive curriculum and foster a culture where every child can flourish.  

What You’ll Get in Return  

• Leadership Scale L33-L39  

• A fantastic platform in which to thrive, including the support of a great team and collaborative network of colleagues across our group 

• A strong commitment to personal and professional development 

• Access to National Institute of Teaching (NiOT) training and Oasis-wide CPD  

• Access to a range of Oasis staff benefits via our Reward Gateway Smart Hub 

• Opportunities to shape and share best practise across our 58 academies and beyond  

• Opportunities to progress into national roles across Oasis Community Learning  

 

About Oasis Community Learning  

Oasis is a well-established Multi Academy Trust of 58 academies which exists to build thriving communities where everyone belongs, contributes, and achieves their potential. Our vision is rooted in inclusion, innovation, and integrated services from education to food banks, farms, and youth hubs. We’re not just a Trust - we’re a movement.  

 

Practicalities

Location: Enfield, North London  

Salary: Leadership Scale L33-L39  

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent  

Start Date: January 2027/ April 2027  

We warmly invite informal conversation or visits to meet our team and explore the academy. For more information about the role, including the full profile and our contact details, please visit our careers site via the link provided and view the recruitment pack.   

• Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 6th November 2026  

• 1st interviews will be held w/c 16th November 2026 

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 Hadley

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1528 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oasis Academy Hadley website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-hadley

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