Principal, Education Administration

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Bristol, Bristol Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
L29-L35

Posted:
2nd January 2026

Start Date:

20th April 2026

Expires:
22nd January 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

20th April 2026

Job :
1527738

Start Date:

20th April 2026
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** Principal Oasis Academy Brightstowe
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* Location:

** Bristol
* * Salary:
** Leadership Scale L29 - L35
** Contract Type:
** Full-time, Permanent
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* Start Date:

** April/September 2026
** Lead with Vision. Grow with Purpose. Transform a Community.
** You’ll be joining a well-established Trust of 56 academies, where inclusion, collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We don’t believe in isolated leadership; you’ll be supported by a network of experienced peers, a dedicated Regional Director, and access to professional development through the National Institute of Teaching (NioT).
* An Academy with strong foundations and a calm, purposeful atmosphere
* A school that serves its local community and its community are eager to learn
* Every student has their own device, and enrichment is woven into the curriculum
* Deep local partnerships and a shared commitment to social justice
** What We’re Looking For
** We’re seeking a resilient, visionary leader who:
* Has a proven track record of school improvement and strategic leadership
* Can inspire staff, students, and families with clarity, compassion, and conviction
* Is passionate about inclusion, equity, and unlocking potential
* Embodies the Oasis ethos and our 9 Habits, placing people and purpose at the heart of decision-making

You’ll co-design and deliver a strategic roadmap that takes Brightstowe 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 L29-35
* Access to NioT training and Oasis-wide CPD
* Opportunities to progress into national roles across Oasis Community Learning
** About Oasis Community Learning
** Oasis 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.
** Next Steps
** We warmly invite informal visits to meet our team and explore the academy (details of how to arrange a tour or to have a confidential conversation are available once an application is started.)A full job description and school prospectus is attached.
** Final date to receive applications:
** Midnight on Thursday 22nd January
** Interviews:
** Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February (candidates must be available for both dates)### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Brightstowe 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.### Oasis Academy Brightstowe Part of### Oasis Community Learning
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