Principal

Vacancy Summary

Principal

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: L12 - L18 (£58,105 - £67,351)

Commencing: January 2024

The Governing Body are seeking an inspirational leader to develop our successful, happy and nurturing Academy. We are a forward-thinking Governing Body with aspirations for Academy development and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. We believe that our Academy provides an exceptional opportunity for someone with drive, vision and ambition to lead an already outstanding school with a long-serving and committed complement of staff.

Vacancy Information

We provide a safe and stimulating environment promoting high academic standards and enjoyable recreational experiences. We encourage curiosity and inspire a life-long love of learning for all our children.

As such we are looking for an individual with previous experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher within a primary school setting; whether that be Faith School, Maintained school or Academy. The preferred candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage pupils, colleagues and wider stakeholders.

The successful candidate must:

• Demonstrate significant and successful leadership in the primary sector
• Have a collaborative and supportive approach to inspire and motivate others
• Possess skills to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community

What our pupils would like:

• “A Principal that joins in with school events and talks to students about the changes they make in school”
• “A Principal that is caring and kind”
• “A Principal that does something new with the reward system”
• “A Principal that will reward people who are good”

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to lead a truly outstanding Academy
• A positive learning environment within a friendly and caring community
• A dedicated and supportive complement of staff
• A supportive relationship with the Governing Body
• A strong connection with the local parish and village church

Tours of our Academy are available on Monday 12th June, Thursday 15th June or Friday 16th June 2023.

Please contact Kim Boothroyd, School Business Leader:
kim.boothroyd@stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk or 01484 713036 to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st June 2023, 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 26th June 2023
Selection Interviews: Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th July 2023

Candidates may wish to provide a faith reference in addition to two standard references.

A candidate pack which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and details of how to apply for the position are attached to the advertisement and can be downloaded. 

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The Academy prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.