Former chef takes charge of academy

NEW principal David Hayes

A FORMER chef turned fast-track school leader has been appointed to the top job at Oasis Academy Oldham

David Hayes will replace interim principal Sir Iain Hall who stepped in after the sudden departure of his predecessor.

The 38-year-old is currently deputy principal at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK in Salford.

Mr Hayes qualified as a chef after leaving school before going into teaching. His first post was as a PE teacher at Brookfield High School, Kirkby, and he then spent a year working at the Japanese International School in Hong Kong. He returned to Brookfield before becoming a national manager with the Youth Sport Trust for three years.

Mr Hayes, who is soon to be married, worked at Kirkby Sports College before joining Oasis Academy MediaCityUK. He was part of the National College Future Leaders programme to fast-track talented head teachers.

He said: “I am delighted to have been appointed. There are wonderful people here, both in the academy and in our wider community. It’s a place where I can come in and hit the ground running due to the fantastic work that has been carried out by Sir Ian Hall and Michael Taylor (the associate principal).

“I also look forward to seeing the continued development of engagement with our local community and business partners. There are great things in store for Oasis Academy Oldham.”

Oasis Academy Oldham replaced South Chadderton and Kaskenmoor Schools in September, 2010. It will move into a new multi-million building for 1,500 pupils in Hollinwood next year.