Location
Enfield, Greater London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Leadership Scale L33-L39

About the Role
If you’re a proven school leader looking for purpose, passion, and the right platform to inspire and transform a community, this is 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 age two through eighteen, while 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 are seeking to appoint a new Principal, 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 with a strong culture of 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 serving 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 You’ll Get in Return
- Leadership Scale L33-L39
- A fantastic platform to thrive, including the support of a great team and a 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 practice across our 58 academies and beyond
- Opportunities to progress into national roles across Oasis Community Learning

Practicalities
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027 / April 2027

Experience
Proven track record of strategic leadership with consistent success in driving significant improvements in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes at scale and from a position of strength.

About you
Resilient and visionary leader who embodies the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, placing people and purpose at the heart of decision-making. Able to inspire staff, students, and families with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Passionate about inclusion, equity, and unlocking potential.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but leadership experience and alignment with Oasis values are essential.