Principal

Summary:

Principal opportunity at a dynamic school with a strong educational mission and community focus.

About the School:

A school committed to providing a high-quality education for all students, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, academic excellence, and community engagement. It serves a diverse population and offers a wide range of opportunities for student development and progression.

The Opportunity:

As Principal, you will lead a school dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential. You will drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and student outcomes, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive school culture. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a school with a strong legacy and clear vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure the school achieves outstanding outcomes for all students.
• Implement and refine the school’s strategic direction in collaboration with the Trust Executive, Governors, and staff.
• Drive the CALIBRE curriculum across all levels of the school to ensure consistent quality and impact.
• Develop and execute a student recruitment strategy that reflects the needs of the local community.
• Promote the school’s vision, ethos, and values to all stakeholders and the wider community.
• Uphold high standards of accountability, integrity, and transparency in all school operations.
• Foster strong external relationships with other schools, institutions, and employers to enhance student opportunities.
• Support and lead staff development through structured professional learning and coaching initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in leading a secondary school across the full age range (11-18).
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Demonstrated success in driving school improvement and raising academic standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with all stakeholders.
• A clear understanding of school improvement strategies and the ability to implement change effectively.

Preferred

• Experience in working within a multi-academy trust or similar educational structure.
• Familiarity with the CALIBRE curriculum and its implementation.
• Experience in managing large-scale projects or leading strategic initiatives.
• A commitment to inclusion and supporting students with special educational needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Structured support and coaching from the BMAT CPD hub.
• Access to a supportive and collaborative working environment within a progressive multi-academy trust.