Executive Principal

An exciting strategic leadership opportunity to lead The Skinners’ Kent Academy Multi Academy Trust into the next stage of its development.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Multi Academy Trust currently comprises an 11-18 outstanding secondary school and a new-build 4-11 primary school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Our schools are all-ability, with a continuum of curriculum and learning delivered through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Career-related Programmes.

We currently have 1,360 learners across the two schools and continue to grow. Situated within exceptional state-of-the-art buildings, we are a popular choice for an expanding local community that values our culture of high standards and high aspirations – a legacy borne from our founding sponsor, The Skinners’ Company (one of the ‘Great Twelve’ livery companies of London).

The appointment comes at a truly pivotal moment in our development as a trust and offers a unique and varied opportunity: as Principal of The Skinners’ Kent Academy you will see the effect of your leadership first-hand and as Executive Principal across the Trust, you will have the chance to embed a shared culture of outstanding teaching and learning within an expanding organisation. This is a genuine opportunity to transform the lives of thousands of young people and develop a 4-19 learning offer that is unsurpassed by any school in the country. 

To be successful, you will bring an impressive track record of school improvement alongside a flair for building capacity through challenge, support and coaching. You will have high expectations for yourself and others and be motivated by the relentless pursuit of excellence. As a leader of learning, you will hold a clear understanding of what great teaching looks like to ensure that learning stretches, inspires and challenges every pupil to fulfil their true potential.

There is no fixed blueprint on where you might currently be in your own professional journey. You might already be a leader of an outstanding school or you may have led a challenging school to great success. What is predetermined is your capacity to lead creatively, your passion for collaborative development and your vision for what makes truly exceptional schools.

To find out more about this career-defining opportunity and to apply please click here 

To have an informal conversation and to find out more about our exciting plans for growth please call Corrina O’Beirne or Phil Watt at Propelo on 01273 222 877 or 01904 567 818.

All applications should be submitted to: skinners@propelo.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 19th October, 10am
Longlist interviews: Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd November
Final interviews and assessment: Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th November

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.