Executive Principal

The Executive Principal will be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to a designated number of schools and promoting our culture and ethos and realising the trustees’ vision by ensuring the highest standards and expectations in teaching, learning, behaviour management and community engagement. The Executive Principal will also have a pivotal role in supporting the growth of the Trust, both in the establishment of additional hubs across the North West, but also in the development of school leadership within the Trust, securing the next generation of senior leaders within schools.

We are looking to appoint an Executive Principal with substantial experience as a secondary Headteacher/ Principal and a keen understanding of what it takes to lead multiple schools within a multi-academy trust.

This is an exciting post, and the successful candidate will initially provide leadership of designated schools within the trust, whilst simultaneously augmenting our capacity for school improvement accross the entire Northwest region. You will report directly to and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Directors of Education, whilst still having the independence and agency to drive improvements across designated schools. Further specialised support in areas such as SEND, school improvement, finance, estates and HR is readily available from the Trust’s Professional Services.

You will have the best interests of children at the heart of your decision-making, with a proven track record of significant improvements in all aspects of school leadership. You will have the ability to quickly build effective working relationships at all levels, with the professional credibility required to really drive forward sustainable school improvement at pace.

You will lead at an executive level to enhance the work of school leaders in promoting positive school culture, whilst raising outcomes for pupils. You will have the drive and determination to successfully collaborate in creating a culture of high expectations that raise standards. The Executive Principal will also secure the commitment of the wider community by developing and maintaining effective networks which will support their trust in achieving its ambition for growth. In time, with the shared interest in securing growth, the Executive Principal will be a leading figure in the day-to-day leadership of one of our regional hubs.

This exciting and rewarding role would be ideal for an experienced, credible and inspiring leader, who has a great track record and the drive and determination to lead improvements across our small but growing trust. In return, the Trust offers a range of staff benefits, including enrolment in the excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and a range of family friendly policies, as well as regular, high quality professional development.

If you enjoy a challenge, are driven by moral purpose and want to make a significant difference to a large number of pupils then this is an opportunity that can’t be missed. You’ll be working with a team of likeminded headteachers and trust leaders that have great ambition for all of our schools. We offer high levels of support and high levels of challenge. You’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to carve out impactful practices in a fast-paced environment.