Director of the Oakes
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 69029a38-e402-4a22-ad70-b5478e1fd1c2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you possess the ambition, drive and strategic vision to lead and develop a growing Sixth Form in Cambridge. The Oakes College Cambridge is seeking an exceptional educational leader to inspire and shape vibrant and inclusive Sixth Form communities.
As part of this appointment, we are seeking to review the structure of The Oakes Leadership Team, building a vision around which Deputy Directors and other curriculum staff can contribute. The future development of The Oakes is central to our ambitions. We are unashamedly aspirational and determined to provide a educational experience defined by intellectual ambition, inclusion and opportunity. We are looking for a leader who can bring energy, imagination and a transformative impact to our Sixth Form.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of The Oakes (Assistant Head) will be responsible for cultivating an ambitious and compassionate culture in which every student thrives. You will oversee all aspects of Sixth Form life, from academic management and pastoral care to the delivery of a vibrant co-curricular programme, ensuring that all students are well prepared for life beyond school.
You will drive strategic development, implement an ambitious annual improvement plan and promote academic excellence alongside wellbeing and enrichment. You will also articulate and deliver a compelling and ambitious vision for the The Oakes, supporting recruitment and retention while ensuring students receive exceptional higher education application and careers support.
We are looking for someone with the creative vision and dynamism to continue the ongoing development of The Oakes College – an individual capable of inspiring others and articulating a clear and ambitious vision which complements that of the main school. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an exceptional communicator and a leader capable of motivating and supporting a diverse team. You will bring a proven track record of excellence in your teaching and a genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their academic and personal potential.
This role offers an ideal opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to gain senior leadership experience, who aspires to a future Deputy Headship or Headship.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary reflecting the skills and the experience of the candidate. In addition to providing a great place to work.
We recognise and value the skills, knowledge and expertise of all our staff and are committed to supporting their professional development. To this end, we have a vibrant and varied Continual Professional Development programme, which is personalised each year to support both our main school priorities and the individual needs of staff. This programme includes opportunities to share excellent practice between colleagues as well as drawing on external expertise. Cross collaboration between other local schools and schools in the Trust is also encouraged so that best practice is formulated.
Joining Anglian Learning comes with a myriad of benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our coaching and mentoring programmes are designed to offer tailored support that enhances your skills and career development. For further information about the opportunities available for this role please contact Rosie Holland, HR Officer, on hrhub1@anglianlearning.org.
Other Benefits available to all employees include:
Career AverageRevalued EarningsPension Scheme(CARE)
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Free membership to allAnglian Learning Sports Centres
Professional Development Scheme Policy
Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
Do you possess the ambition, drive and strategic vision to lead and develop a growing Sixth Form in Cambridge. Oakes College Cambridge is seeking an exceptional educational leader to inspire and shape vibrant and inclusive Sixth Form communities.
As part of this appointment, we are seeking to review the structure of the Oakes Leadership Team, building a vision around which Deputy Directors and other curriculum staff can contribute. The future development of the Oakes is central to our ambitions. We are unashamedly aspirational and determined to provide a educational experience defined by intellectual ambition, inclusion and opportunity. We are looking for a leader who can bring energy, imagination and a transformative impact to our Sixth Form.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Oakes (Assistant Head) will be responsible for cultivating an ambitious and compassionate culture in which every student thrives. You will oversee all aspects of Sixth Form life, from academic management and pastoral care to the delivery of a vibrant co-curricular programme, ensuring that all students are well prepared for life beyond school.
You will drive strategic development, implement an ambitious annual improvement plan and promote academic excellence alongside wellbeing and enrichment. You will also articulate and deliver a compelling and ambitious vision for the Oakes, supporting recruitment and retention while ensuring students receive exceptional higher education application and careers support.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Do you possess the ambition, drive and strategic vision to lead and develop a growing Sixth Form in Cambridge. The Oakes College Cambridge is seeking an exceptional educational leader to inspire and shape vibrant and inclusive Sixth Form communities.
As part of this appointment, we are seeking to review the structure of The Oakes Leadership Team, building a vision around which Deputy Directors and other curriculum staff can contribute. The future development of The Oakes is central to our ambitions. We are unashamedly aspirational and determined to provide a educational experience defined by intellectual ambition, inclusion and opportunity. We are looking for a leader who can bring energy, imagination and a transformative impact to our Sixth Form.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of The Oakes (Assistant Head) will be responsible for cultivating an ambitious and compassionate culture in which every student thrives. You will oversee all aspects of Sixth Form life, from academic management and pastoral care to the delivery of a vibrant co-curricular programme, ensuring that all students are well prepared for life beyond school.
You will drive strategic development, implement an ambitious annual improvement plan and promote academic excellence alongside wellbeing and enrichment. You will also articulate and deliver a compelling and ambitious vision for the The Oakes, supporting recruitment and retention while ensuring students receive exceptional higher education application and careers support.
We are looking for someone with the creative vision and dynamism to continue the ongoing development of The Oakes College – an individual capable of inspiring others and articulating a clear and ambitious vision which complements that of the main school. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, an exceptional communicator and a leader capable of motivating and supporting a diverse team. You will bring a proven track record of excellence in your teaching and a genuine passion for helping young people to fulfil their academic and personal potential.
This role offers an ideal opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to gain senior leadership experience, who aspires to a future Deputy Headship or Headship.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary reflecting the skills and the experience of the candidate. In addition to providing a great place to work.
We recognise and value the skills, knowledge and expertise of all our staff and are committed to supporting their professional development. To this end, we have a vibrant and varied Continual Professional Development programme, which is personalised each year to support both our main school priorities and the individual needs of staff. This programme includes opportunities to share excellent practice between colleagues as well as drawing on external expertise. Cross collaboration between other local schools and schools in the Trust is also encouraged so that best practice is formulated.
Joining Anglian Learning comes with a myriad of benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our coaching and mentoring programmes are designed to offer tailored support that enhances your skills and career development. For further information about the opportunities available for this role please contact Rosie Holland, HR Officer, on hrhub1@anglianlearning.org.
Other Benefits available to all employees include:
Career AverageRevalued EarningsPension Scheme(CARE)
Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Free membership to allAnglian Learning Sports Centres
Professional Development Scheme Policy
Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
Do you possess the ambition, drive and strategic vision to lead and develop a growing Sixth Form in Cambridge. Oakes College Cambridge is seeking an exceptional educational leader to inspire and shape vibrant and inclusive Sixth Form communities.
As part of this appointment, we are seeking to review the structure of the Oakes Leadership Team, building a vision around which Deputy Directors and other curriculum staff can contribute. The future development of the Oakes is central to our ambitions. We are unashamedly aspirational and determined to provide a educational experience defined by intellectual ambition, inclusion and opportunity. We are looking for a leader who can bring energy, imagination and a transformative impact to our Sixth Form.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Oakes (Assistant Head) will be responsible for cultivating an ambitious and compassionate culture in which every student thrives. You will oversee all aspects of Sixth Form life, from academic management and pastoral care to the delivery of a vibrant co-curricular programme, ensuring that all students are well prepared for life beyond school.
You will drive strategic development, implement an ambitious annual improvement plan and promote academic excellence alongside wellbeing and enrichment. You will also articulate and deliver a compelling and ambitious vision for the Oakes, supporting recruitment and retention while ensuring students receive exceptional higher education application and careers support.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.