Assistant Principal

Is our Assistant Principal role at Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infant and Junior School, the role for you?

You’ll be joining us at Oasis, a large established Trust of 55 Academies but we're MORE than a MAT. We're here to support our communities and to address those barriers to education for our students. For this role to be right you'll be someone who wants to join us on our journey and ultimately wants to get the best for our communities..

At Blakenhale Juniors you’ll be joining a Good Academy where “behaviour is impeccable, pupils are friendly and welcoming & a calm and purposeful atmosphere permeates the school.” Ofsted 2025. We're now on the next part of our journey and looking for an inspirational individual to join us and make a real difference to our students lives.

Joining us at Oasis offers a unique career opportunity , benefit from a variety of CPD offerings alongside support from dedicated subject matter experts and great career development prospects.

If you share our vision and this sounds exactly what you are looking for then please read on!

About our Assistant Principal Role

You will be a leader who places safeguarding, inclusion and equity at the heart of every decision. You will understand the importance of strong pastoral systems, high‑quality SEND provision and early help in enabling children to thrive.

You will bring a secure understanding of curriculum, assessment and instructional practice, and you will enjoy thinking deeply about teaching. You will be able to translate research‑informed approaches into everyday routines and support colleagues to continually refine their practice.

We are looking for someone who leads with warmth, clarity and consistency - a visible, compassionate presence who builds trust with staff, families and pupils, and who holds high expectations with integrity.

About Oasis Blakenhale

As we shape a new enrichment‑led identity for the Academy, you will play a key role in developing our Pupil Pledge and ensuring every child benefits from a rich, joyful and ambitious curriculum beyond the classroom.

What will you get in return?

• Leadership pay scale L4-L8
• Continued professional development & access to NioT training
• Wider Oasis Community Learning benefits portal including health & dental cover & discounts at leading companies
• Tailored leadership coaching, opportunities to lead whole‑school priorities, and the chance to grow as a leader within a supportive, values‑driven Trust.

About Oasis Community Learning

The overall vision for every part of Oasis is for community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.

Recruitment timeline

We would love to get the right candidate in role for September. We actively encourage early applications, and position will close on 26th April. Shortlisting will commence week beginning 27th April with interviews on the 8th May.

Next steps

We would strongly encourage visits or where really not possible a call. It is really important to us, that you have some understanding of us at Oasis and Oasis Blakenhale. Please contact the academy directly with your name, number and current role and we will get back to you to arrange.

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