Principal

Salary: L19-L25, £66,900 - £77,307 (STOCD increase will apply), negotiable for the right candidate dependent on experience plus relocation package 

Start date: April or September 2023 

If you really want to make your mark in a school that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you.

This is a special opportunity for an exceptional leader. Wishmore Cross Academy is a special school for boys with SEMH, who require high-quality specialist support. We have high ambitions for all the pupils who attend our school and they deserve an excellent education.

We have successfully undergone a journey of improvement but there is still more to do. We require someone who is driven; someone who is able to recognise and build on current strengths whilst leading a culture of continuous improvement.  

You will believe that every pupil can realise their true potential with the right support, curriculum and teaching in place. You will be committed and ambitious with a proven record of school improvement and will have a relentless focus on the quality of teaching and delivering the national curriculum. You will establish a culture that promotes excellence, equity and high expectations for all pupils.  

We would be very keen to hear from potential candidates from primary, secondary or further education from either mainstream or special schools. 

Wishmore Cross Academy has a dedicated team who work closely and collaboratively with families and other professionals to support our pupils to reach their full potential and prepare them for life beyond. 

Wishmore Cross Academy is part of a national network of schools at Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), brought together by the belief that each and every child has an entitlement to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools should be given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. We leverage our scale to support all our teachers, leaders and young people to be the best they can be.

You will be joining one of the largest and most inclusive trusts in the country. We have a flourishing group of special schools within our network, supported by our National Director of Special Schools and Inclusion. This headship is an opportunity to take on the leadership of a school with high levels of potential, with the support of a network of expert peers and within a trust that really values and celebrates their special school provision. 

We would welcome applications from either existing principals or vice principals looking for their first headship and have strong induction and development support in place.

If you are excited by this role and believe you have the values, vision, and expertise to lead the academy to sustainable excellence, then we want to hear from you.

To arrange a school visit or to find out more, call Recruitment on 0203 947 5689 or email: recruitment@academiesenterprisetrust.org 

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today!

This offers a unique opportunity to join our organisation at a critical and exciting time. 

Closing date: Wednesday 30 November 2022, 12 noon

Interview date: Tuesday 6 December 2022 (Wishmore Cross Academy) and Thursday 8 December 2022 (Virtual)

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Co-headship, job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.