Principal

Oasis Community Learning; Enfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Hadley in Enfield, part of Oasis Community Learning, invites applications for a Principal to lead one of the country’s most ambitious all-through academies. You will drive strategic improvement, foster Inclusion, and develop a community-focused curriculum.

You’ll co-design a roadmap to raise teaching and pupil outcomes, inspire staff and families, and strengthen local partnerships, while upholding the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strategic leadership and school improvement at scale.
• Ability to co-design a community-responsive curriculum.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hadley from strength to strength academically, culturally and socially.
• Co-design and deliver a strategic roadmap for improvement.
• Develop a rich curriculum and foster a culture where every child can flourish.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inspiration and motivation

Inclusion and equity

Staff development

Job description

• Leadership Scale L33-L39

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

Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 6th November 2026

1st interviews will be heldw/c 16th November 2026

Oasis Academy Hadley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.