Head of Academy

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The job pack, application form and details of how to apply can be found on our website: https://oliveacademies.org.uk/vacancies/headofacademy

Please send your completed application form to Lisa Jobson, Office Manager, by the closing date: lisa.jobson@oliveacademies.org.uk

Olive Academies

Olive AP Academy - Havering

Inskip Drive, Hornchurch, RM11 3UR

Tel: 01708 478892

Website: aphavering.oliveacademies.org.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mr Tony Machin

Head of Academy

Salary: Leadership L19 - L23 (Outer London weighting)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: 1st January 2026

We are seeking a Head of Academy who will undertake the day-to-day management and leadership of OA-Havering (OA-Hv) following the transition of the previous Head of Academy to Executive Headteacher. The successful candidate will ensure the vision and values of the trust are delivered so that OA-Hv is a beacon of best practice in the education and care of pupils, who have experienced considerable difficulty in mainstream schools, so that they can re-engage with education, make good progress, achieve academically and, wherever possible, return to a mainstream education. The Head of the Academy will report to the Executive Headteacher.

Other responsibilities include leadership; learning and teaching; managing both people and resources; safeguarding children; managing partnerships within the community, industry and the wider world; accountability and transparency.

How to apply

The job pack, application form and details of how to apply can be found on our website: https://oliveacademies.org.uk/vacancies/headofacademy

Please send your completed application form to Lisa Jobson, Office Manager: lisa.jobson@oliveacademies.org.uk

We welcome visits from potential candidates; please contact the academy on 01708 478892 if you would like to arrange a visit or for a confidential conversation about the post.

Closing time and date: 9am on Monday 6th October 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 9th October and Friday 10th October 2025

Olive Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.