Principal
Oasis Academy Woodview, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2HU9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
15 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 April 2024
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: As per the STPCD guidelines
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18-L24 (£71,729 - £83,081) + Teachers Pension Scheme
What skills and experience we're looking for
Principal at Oasis Academy Woodview
Woodview Drive, Edgbaston, B15 2HU
L18-L24 (£71,729 - £83,081) + Teachers Pension Scheme
Are you an inspirational leader looking for your next challenge? Would you thrive in a MAT with a vision to be inclusive and compassionate and where high expectations ensure that every person within its community flourishes? This is a rare opportunity to lead this flourishing academy due to the retirement of the current Principal.
With our percentage of Ofsted inspected Oasis academies achieving “Good” or better rising from 30% to 87% and 97% of our primary academies currently being “Good” or better, this is an exciting time to join us and have a real and lasting impact on our academies and the communities which they serve. We are looking to appoint a driven, experienced individual to lead our academy in the Oldham area.
See the potential, make the difference!
About the Role
As Principal, you will be leading Oasis Academy Woodview and will be responsible for strategic leadership, management and outcomes and ensuring long-term success through leadership growth and maximising potential.
Oasis Academy Woodview is a two-form entry academy situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham. We are an inclusive academy for children aged between 4 and 11, committed to delivering first class-education and playing an active role in the local community. The academy strives for all pupils to achieve their full potential, fully prepared for an ever-changing society.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an individual with a strong track record of senior leadership, clarity of purpose and high expectations for all. As a high-profile individual within the academy, you will champion the Oasis ethos, support and develop your leaders, and empower their staff teams. As Principal you will work with passion, pace, clarity and determination to move the academy forward.
If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity and/or would like a confidential discussion about the position, please don’t hesitate to email: Damaris Ricketts - damaris.ricketts@oasisuk.org to arrange a meeting with Herminder Channa, Regional Director Midlands and to arrange a tour of the academy.
To apply, please submit a completed application form FAO Damaris Ricketts to OCLRecruitment@oasisuk.org by no later than 09:00am on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
This role offers a challenging but highly rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational outcomes of thousands of students. Our young people deserve the best: your role will be to ensure that they receive it.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviour, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
What the school offers its staff
Outward Facing
In order to ensure that our students receive the education they deserve and that our staff are fully developed and supported, we are looking for someone who is outward facing and who is passionate about taking on this role, delivering exceptional education at the heart of community. You will be a figurehead within the community.
Effective Support
To develop you as a leader, you will enjoy the support and challenge of a Regional Director and wider OCL National Team. By being part of a family of 52 Oasis academies, you will work alongside expert leaders in their field and benefit from a strong support network and partnership within the Birmingham and Worcestershire area. You will have many opportunities to share best practice and drive continual improvement, including Regional Improvement Networks and access to a growing CPD programme nationally.
About Oasis
Born of the Oasis global charity, Oasis Community Learning is a family of academies. We are one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK, with the express purpose of transforming learning, lives and communities; aspiring to deliver exceptional education at the heart of the community. Find out more about us atwww.oasiscommunitylearning.org
Growth and Development
Children are able to flourish in its nurturing culture which embraces inclusivity and values everyone for their individuality. Provision for children who have high-level special educational needs is strong. Children enjoy coming to school and this is reflected in the high attendance and good behaviour – our children are polite, considerate, and respectful towards adults and each other. Staff benefit from strong CPD and use a variety of teaching techniques to make sure that every child has the best start to their educational journey.
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.
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About Oasis Academy Woodview
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Oasis Academy Woodview website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- damaris.ricketts@oasisuk.org
Oasis Academy Woodview is a two-form entry academy situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham. We are an inclusive academy for children aged between 4 and 11, committed to delivering first class-education and playing an active role in the local community. The academy strives for all pupils to achieve their full potential, fully prepared for an ever-changing society.
Arranging a visit to Oasis Academy Woodview
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email damaris.ricketts@oasisuk.org.
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