Principal

Harris Primary Academy Kenley is an established academy for local children and has been rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted. Our belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently safe and happy at school and that the best possible learning is achieved through a positive ethos and climate of respect and trust - based upon shared values across the whole school community. We plan and tailor the curriculum to our pupils so that each is taught in the way that suits them best.

We are looking to appoint a Principal who will build upon the strengths of this successful academy, a leader who is resilient, driven and self-motivated. You will have the opportunity to make a contribution to our Federation wider networks, including our Teaching Schools and Maths Hub. This is an exciting post for either an experienced or new headteacher with a proven track record of school improvement. Progression to Executive Principalship is available for experienced Headteachers and mentoring by an experienced headteacher is available for first time Principals.

Substantial & generous salary based on experience and expertise + Discretionary Performance Bonuses + Private Medical Insurance + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Relocation Allowance + Additional Harris Benefits

Why work at Harris Primary Academy Kenley? 

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference
• An exciting, well organised and vibrant environment in which to work with opportunities to make a contribution and progress within the wider Federation.
• A fantastic community of parents and children who deserve the best
• Enthusiastic staff, committed to raising standards
• A vibrant multi-lingual and multi-cultural school community
• All the support and professional development opportunities provided by the Harris Federation

About Primary Education at Harris:

Primary education at Harris comprises 19 Primary academies, plus three all-through academies, with every inspected academy having been judged Good or Outstanding (59% Outstanding). Some of these academies are new free schools, but most were previously failing schools located in challenging areas of London.

The independent Education Policy Institute regularly ranks  Harris as a top performing Primary trust for pupil progress. Our group results were 76% at Key Stage 2 this summer. Our academies are generally located in areas of disadvantage and all of our academies are in or close to London.

Why join the Harris Federation?

The Harris Federation is the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for primary and secondary education. We have built a proven track record in school improvement through rapid transformations, and we are at the forefront of developing a new generation of talented senior leaders. 

Professional development and collaboration are key to our success, and we provide top quality training at every level from Beginner Teachers to Executive Leaders. We invest in our staff with coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes, delivered by our Teaching School Alliance. Two Harris academies hold Teaching School status and Harris also runs the highly successful London Thames Maths Hub, as well as working in partnership with a number of external organisations.

Harris is a Federation and not a chain; each academy is different, reflecting the particular aspirations and leadership style of its Principal. We are recognised for transforming the life chances of the children that we educate, and we have the capacity and track record to support your success as a Principal. 

Our vision is that Harris academies work collaboratively in sharing school improvement strategies, and support one another as part of the wider Harris Federation. It is clear that our academies benefit from working collectively, which creates a powerful tool for raising standards. We look for talented individuals who want to help transform education in London, and create exceptional places of learning.

Informal conversations are welcomed and visits to our academies are highly encouraged. If you would like to discuss the post in confidence please call Sabeena Hasan, Primary Director, on 020 8253 7777. To arrange a visit, or for further information, please contact harry.bond@harrisfederation.org.uk  

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Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.