Principal - Full Time - Permanent - South West England
Job Title: Principal
Location: South West England
Salary: Leadership Scale L29 - L35
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Regional Director
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Principal to lead an Academy in the South West. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a driven individual to manage the internal organisation, management, and control of the Academy.
The successful candidate will lead the staff in realizing a vision of establishing a unique, extended learning community that caters to the whole person-academically, vocationally, socially, morally, and spiritually. You will ensure the Academy not only serves students but acts as a central pillar of the local community hub, integrating adults, families, and partners to drive genuine transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Formulate aims and objectives aligned with the Trust's philosophy of education and values.
Produce and implement Academy evaluation and improvement plans, setting strategic targets and performance indicators.
Ensure the Academy serves as a model of community transformation by integrating adults and students.
Lead and inspire staff by example, encouraging the highest personal and professional standards.
Staff Management
Oversee the recruitment, deployment, and line management of all teaching and support staff.
Lead the annual performance management cycle, ensuring high-calibre training and development opportunities are available.
Oversee a rigorous assessment framework to judge the quality of teaching and learning.
Student Outcomes and Welfare
Ensure a safe, secure learning environment in accordance with the latest safeguarding and statutory guidance.
Develop an effective system of pastoral care, providing support, advice, and guidance for future pathways.
Provide a personalised curriculum that meets the needs of all students, including those with learning difficulties and the highly gifted.
Determine strategies to ensure high standards of behaviour and attendance.
Operational and Resource Management
Allocate, control, and account for financial and material resources.
Ensure the maintenance and development of premises to provide extensive facilities for students and the community.
Manage health and safety compliance across the site.
Community and External Liaison
Develop collaborative links with the local community hub to maximise opportunities for families.
Maintain positive relationships with other schools, the Local Authority, and business partners.
Foster a strong partnership with parents and carers, ensuring they are actively involved in their child's education.
Qualifications
Qualified to degree level.
PGCE (or equivalent) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) is desirable.
Evidence of recent, relevant professional development.
Experience
Proven track record of effective headship or senior leadership in an urban primary or secondary school (ideally graded Good or Outstanding).
Experience in leading and managing teams to a high standard.
Demonstrable impact on managing and improving curriculum offers.
Experience in financial management, sustainability, and risk management.
Strong experience working effectively with local communities and multi-agency partners.
Skills and Attributes
Ability to develop and communicate a complex vision in simple terms.
Passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare of young people.
Emotionally resilient, patient, and able to work under pressure.
Diplomatic with strong interpersonal skills for building inclusive relationships.
A leader who acts with integrity, humility, and honesty.
How to Apply
If you are a resilient leader ready to champion the most vulnerable and push the most able, please apply using the link below or share your updated CV at keziya.chilumuru@randstad.co.uk
If you know any know who is interested let us know, we do have refer a friend scheme!
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