Principal Designate
Star Academies
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- £79,835 - £91,356
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2013
- Apply by:
- 28 September 2012
Job overview
Leading a New Primary School...
The Olive School, Hackney is a new Free School, opening in September 2013.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional as our first Principal, to start as soon as possible and assist in the process of setting up the school that they will then lead.
After opening in September 2013, the Olive School will grow to have 630 pupils in the 4-11 age group. It will be part of a successful family of schools that are spread across the country and run by the Tauheedul Free Schools' Trust.
Our mission is to create an outstanding organisation that inspires learners with excellence in academic achievement, personal development and community service.
We are looking for an exceptional individual who:
- Is highly organised, energetic and passionate about creating a new school.
- Is an inspirational leader, strategic thinker and creative problem-solver.
- Is committed to providing a creative, deep and intellectually challenging curriculum, which meets the learning needs of all children.
- Has the highest ambition for our learners, our staff and our community.
Your challenge will be to:
- Lead the development of a new school with the highest standards.
- Establish an ethos of excellence and endeavour in students, staff and the community.
- Develop opportunities for personalised excellence in learning, leadership and service.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Hamid Patel on hamid.patel@blackburn.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Friday, 28th September, 2012
Interview Date: Planned for Monday, 8th to Wednesday, 10th October, 2012 inclusive
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate.
For an application form please click the green 'Apply' button or if you would like to request more information on the new school, please email elissa.marshall@blackburn.gov.uk, or telephone Elissa on (01254) 54021.
The Olive School, Hackney
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