Job Description
Summary:
Secondary School Principal opportunity with a focus on leadership, inclusion, and excellence in education.
About the School:
A school committed to providing a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. It is part of a growing network of high-performing institutions dedicated to transforming education and supporting students from all backgrounds.
The Opportunity:
As a Secondary School Principal, you will lead and inspire a school community to deliver outstanding educational outcomes. This is a key leadership role that shapes culture, drives improvement, and ensures a high standard of teaching, learning, and inclusion for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to achieve high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour, and inclusion.
- Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
- Deliver an inclusive education that meets the needs of all pupils, especially the most disadvantaged and vulnerable.
- Lead, develop, and manage staff effectively, including performance management and professional development.
- Set ambitious targets and drive continuous improvement in pupil outcomes and school standards.
- Manage school resources efficiently, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and effective financial planning.
- Foster positive relationships with stakeholders, including parents, the local community, and external partners.
- Embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across all aspects of school life.
- Ensure the school is inspection-ready with robust policies and governance practices in place.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Qualified Teacher with a degree and proven experience as a senior leader in a high-performing school.
- Strong understanding of inclusive education and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils.
- Skilled in strategic leadership, school improvement, and staff development.
- Experienced in budget management, performance management, and data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrates resilience, excellent prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Additional professional qualifications such as NPQH or further relevant degrees.
- Leadership and management experience across more than one school or within a Trust/academy structure.
- Experience of working in challenging school environments and implementing improvement strategies.
- Demonstrable ability to build strong networks with external partners, including higher education and employers.
- Proven track record of influencing whole-school improvement and supporting colleagues across multiple teams or schools.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Generous annual leave and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes.
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and healthcare claim-back options.