Principal

Transforming lives through inspirational learning

We are seeking to appoint an aspirational, motivational and visionary Principal to lead Oasis Academy Lister Park and drive it forward to achieve real, rapid and sustained improvement.

The Academy opened in September 2013, replacing The Challenge College and benefits from impressive facilities and resources including sports hall, grass pitch and drama studio which are used by the wider community as well as staff and students. Oasis Academy Lister Park has a strong ethos of inclusion and has demonstrated success in the development of students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural education.

The Academy possesses many strengths, but the reality is that standards are too low. In February 2015 it was judged by Ofsted as Inadequate with major concerns highlighted around areas including current levels of pupil achievement and progress, pupil behaviour and attendance. Whilst there is already a strong momentum for progress, and Oasis has already recognised the reasons that caused the school to be placed into special measures and has a robust plan for real, rapid and radical improvement, substantial work is still required. Fundamental to this is the appointment of a Principal with the passion and determination to lead the school on its journey of improvement.

We are seeking an individual with a proven track record, high expectations, a clear focus on raising standards and experience of inspiring a team and strengthening morale to transform the Academy and develop successful young people who are capable of making a positive contribution to society as a whole.

Oasis Academy Lister Park is part of the Oasis Community Learning family, a multi-Academy sponsor with the express purpose of transforming learning, lives and communities through the development of Oasis Academies. The successful candidate will need to understand, share and be committed to the Oasis ethos of inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, hope and perseverance.

This is no easy journey – it will be challenging, but at the same time highly rewarding with the potential to make a significant impact on the educational outcomes of 100’s of pupils. We do not expect you to do this on your own: you will enjoy the support and challenge that being part of a family of Academies can offer.

For more information visit: www.oasisacademylisterpark.org.

For an informal discussion, to register for a visit or to request an application pack, contact Gemma McPhail on 0207 921 4226 or gemma.mcphail@oasisuk.org.

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 13th April
Interview dates: 21st & 22nd April

School visits (strongly encouraged) taking place: Monday 23rd March (1:30pm) & Friday 27th March (8am)

Principal, Oasis Academy Lister Park
NOR: 794 + 211 in sixth form (1040 when full)
Age range: 11-18