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Lead with Purpose. Build a School. Transform a Community. Oasis Academy Daventry Road is at a pivotal moment in its story and we are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead our young, ambitious school into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing academy from its early years, rooted in a community that campaigned passionately for a local school and continues to champion its success. You'll join a Trust of 56 academies where inclusion, collaboration and community transformation sit at the heart of everything we do. As Principal, you'll be supported by a strong regional team, a network of experienced leaders, and access to high quality professional development through Oasis Community Learning and the National Institute of Teaching. Why Daventry Road? A new and rapidly growing school with 380 students across Years 7-9, moving towards full capacity of 900 A community with deep pride, resilience and commitment - serving Knowle, Knowle West and Filwood Students who want to learn, and embrace leadership and enrichment A highly dedicated staff team with strong morale, shared values and a passion for inclusion A brand-new, state-of-the-art building opening on Daventry Road in the Summer of 2026 Close partnerships with five local Oasis academies and the wider South Bristol Hub This is a school with strong foundations, a clear identity, and enormous potential. You will have the opportunity to shape its culture, curriculum and community impact for years to come. What We're Looking For We are seeking a resilient, values-driven leader who can bring strategic clarity, deep compassion and unwavering ambition for every child. You will: Have a proven track record of effective senior leadership and school improvement Have sound experience in improving the quality of teaching by developing pedagogical expertise and evidence-informed strategies that have led to improved outcomes. Be passionate about achieving great educational outcomes for children and have experience of significantly improving outcomes at scale Be committed to exceptional safeguarding and the welfare of young people Lead with authenticity, humility and emotional intelligence Champion inclusion, equity 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, teaching, learning and assessment Understand the power of community partnerships and the role of the Oasis Hub Be ready to lead a school through growth, change and the move to a new building 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 L29-33 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 build something truly transformational for South Bristol About Oasis Community Learning Oasis exists to build thriving communities where everyone belongs, contributes and achieves their potential. With 56 academies across the UK, we are one of the largest and most inclusive trusts in the country. Our work extends beyond education - through our Hubs we deliver youth services, family support, food projects, community events and more. We are not just a Trust; we are a movement for social justice. Visits and Applications We warmly welcome visits so you can meet the team and explore the academy. Open mornings will be held on the 24th February and the 10th March . To book a tour please contact Hannah Badrock (Talent Acquisition Manager), contact details can be found in the attached recruitment brochure. Application Deadline : Sunday 15th March :59PM Shortlisting: Wednesday 18th March 2026 Interviews: TBC Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.

Senior Engagement Worker (Youth Violence) Title: Senior Engagement Worker (Youth Violence) Hours: Full time (36 hours). Part time may be considered Reporting: Operational Manager - Early Intervention and Prevention Positive Steps is a unique organisation and have been changing the lives of people in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current offer involves supporting those in Education, Criminal justice, Family and Community and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting point in our development with a focus on growing our impact while reaching excellence in all our work. The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our Family First Programme Partnership team as a Senior Engagement Worker and help prevent youth violence through early intervention, community engagement and family support. You'll manage a caseload of children and families, deliver strengths-based interventions, and work closely with partners to promote safety and community engagement. We're looking for someone with experience in safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working, who can build strong relationships and advocate for families. You'll need to be a confident partnership worker, ready to work proactively with a range of statutory and VCSFE organisations. If you're resilient, creative, and committed to reducing violence and improving outcomes for young people, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a new role leading on the engagement of families in Oldham. The Families First Partnership Programme (FFP) is a once in a generation chance to reshape Children's Social Care alongside the local authority, education, police, health, voluntary, faith, community groups and most importantly our residents, to change and improve our offer of help and protection. Through this work, we will create a system that delivers better experiences, stronger relationships, and lasting change-where families feel supported, professionals feel empowered, and children thrive. Positive Steps is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role. If appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you. This role is subject to a Standard DBS check.