Lead with Purpose. Nurture Joy. Transform a Community.
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze is a warm, ambitious primary school at the heart of Lawrence Weston. We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead our academy into its next exciting chapter, building on strong foundations and driving the next phase of improvement, aspiration and community impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where joy, curiosity and character sit at the centre of the curriculum, and where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best.
You’ll join a Trust of 56 academies where inclusion, collaboration and community transformation shape everything we do. As Principal, you will be supported by a strong regional team, a network of experienced leaders, and high-quality professional development through Oasis Community Learning and the National Institute of Teaching.
Why Bank Leaze?
- A values driven primary school where joy, curiosity and high expectations shape every classroom
- A community with deep roots and strong relationships, committed to giving children the best possible start
- A curriculum built around knowledge, vocabulary, character and enrichment, ensuring every child flourishes
- A dedicated, caring staff team who believe in the potential of every pupil
- A thriving partnership with the Oasis Hub North Bristol, offering wraparound support, youth work, family services and community programmes
- A school that champions inclusion, nurture and ambition, ensuring all children feel safe, supported and inspired
- A strong culture of character development, rooted in the Oasis 9 Habits and the belief that children learn best when they feel happy, confident and secure
Bank Leaze is a school with a clear identity, a joyous spirit and a deep commitment to its community. As Principal, you will have the opportunity to shape its next chapter; strengthening outcomes, deepening community partnerships and ensuring every child leaves with the knowledge, character and confidence to thrive.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a resilient, values driven leader who embodies joy, curiosity, compassion and ambition and who believes deeply in the potential of every child.
- Have a proven track record of effective senior leadership and school improvement
- Bring expertise in improving teaching and learning through evidence-informed practice
- Be passionate about achieving excellent outcomes for children, particularly those facing disadvantage
- Be committed to exceptional safeguarding and the welfare of young people
- Lead with authenticity, humility and emotional intelligence
- Champion inclusion, nurture and the Oasis ethos, modelling the 9 Habits in all you do
- Inspire staff through high expectations, strong relationships and a collaborative culture
- Bring creativity and rigour to curriculum design, ensuring it is knowledge rich, vocabulary driven and joyful
- Understand the power of community partnerships and the role of the Oasis Hub North Bristol
- Be ready to lead a school through continued improvement, cultural development and community engagement
As Principal, you will shape the strategic direction of the academy, ensure high-quality teaching and learning, develop staff at all levels, and build strong relationships with families, partners and the wider community.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Leadership Scale L15-21
- Extensive CPD through Oasis Community Learning and the National Institute of Teaching
- Access to Regional Improvement Networks and National Lead Practitioners
- Opportunities to progress into regional or national leadership roles across the Trust
- A supportive, values-led environment where wellbeing and development are prioritised
- The chance to lead a school where joy, character and community are at the heart of everything
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
