At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative initiatives to support vulnerable children in the criminal justice system.
- Company: Oasis Restore, a pioneering secure academy trust focused on holistic education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, LGPS pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive national organisation dedicated to staff development and innovative practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and be part of a revolutionary approach to youth justice.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of executive leadership experience in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
The predicted salary is between 27255 - 35000 £ per year.
CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time
START DATE: As soon as possible (dependent on successful candidate notice period)
CLOSING DATE: 24th June 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 1st and 2nd July 2026
SALARY: L30 £105,595 to L34 £116,456 + LGPS Pension Scheme
LOCATION: Oasis Restore in Rochester, Medway, Kent.
• Do you dare to care?
• Do you have the skills, resilience and commitment to work with children who are on remand or sentenced to time in custody?
• Do you want to support children to develop their life skills as well as their emotional, social and cognitive abilities?
• Are you passionate about transforming the lives of the most vulnerable children?
• Do you want to be part of a revolution in youth justice?
The role and what we are looking for:
Are you a dynamic, transformational leader with credible experience in leading people and strategy, building unity and creating aspiration through teams? Oasis Restore Trust is a Secure Academy Trust part of the national Oasis group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 40 years. We are seeking a transformational leader as the Principal Director of Oasis Restore. Oasis Restore represents an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future.
Our vision for Oasis Restore is focussed on restoration, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunity equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives. Using a psychologically informed approach that integrates theories on attachment, trauma and human development. Oasis Restore is based on three cornerstones of relationships, discovery, and community that aim to bring together all staff, and their specialisms, in the service of our common goal of transforming children's lives.
We are seeking someone with a proven track record of transformative leadership – leading and inspiring people to be their best within complex systems and processes. You will be values-led, understanding people-centred leadership while working in context of statutory frameworks. You will be adaptive to the leadership styles of your team and will lead others through ambiguity and complexity. The successful candidate will be ego-aware and understand the pivotal role that character plays in transformational leadership. You will be able to ask for help and create psychological safety for others to do the same. You will champion the Oasis ethos and be a known advocate for children who are often without a voice to ensure that others play their role to deliver the high-quality education, care and well-being that meets needs of children in our care.
Our successful candidate will:
- Have credible three to five years' experience of executive leadership in an integrated, multi-disciplinary organisation or service.
- Have led integrated teams within complex systems, thinking laterally and strategically to build organisation that drives change.
- A champion of divergent thinking and innovative practice balanced with commitment to providing psychologically informed leadership and clear decision making that empowers and contains others.
- Committed to values-led leadership with a proven track record of advocating for children.
Our Academy Oasis Restore is the country's first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Oasis Restore's mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that seeks to embed hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school.
To read more about us please visit our website www.oasisrestore.org.
Our offer to you:
As a recently established subsidiary of the Oasis Charitable Trust, you will enjoy the benefit of being part of a national organisation that aims to support all staff to reach their full potential and a once in a lifetime opportunity to create, develop and grow a new collaborative and innovative values-based organisation. As well as this you will also benefit from the following opportunities:
• A mixture of one to one and group reflective practice, coaching.
Principal Director in Kent employer: OASIS RESTORE
Oasis Restore is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children within the criminal justice system. Located in Rochester, Medway, Kent, we offer a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises personal and professional growth, alongside a commitment to values-led leadership. As part of the Oasis Charitable Trust, employees benefit from unique opportunities for reflective practice and coaching, ensuring they can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community.
