Executive Principal

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a uniquely successful West London flagship Academy and to lead it into its next stage of development and growth. The opportunity arises following the appointment of David Benson, the Academy’s founding Principal, as Head of Mill Hill School, after 10 years of exceptional leadership.

Kensington Aldridge Academy (KAA) is situated in the heart of North Kensington, a vibrant, ethnically and socially diverse community. Its £60 million campus, inspiring building and state of the art facilities provide a world class learning environment for the delivery of an outstanding academic and extra-curricular offer, holistic pastoral care and unparalleled opportunities for staff development.

In its short history of less than a decade, KAA has steered its way sensitively and steadfastly through the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, a tragedy that has deeply affected the Academy, but does not define it. That it has made such a positive impact on addressing educational disadvantage locally in these circumstances is testament to the sheer determination, dedication, and resilience of the Academy’s leaders, teachers, pupils, and parents. 

Driven by an ambition to further reduce social inequality in west London, the Trustees have exciting aspirations to grow and develop the Trust beyond its current expansion plans. They seek an exceptional individual who will honour KAA’s heritage, build on the strong foundations of the Academy’s first decade, and work to sustain and disseminate the outstanding educational practice in the school. Potential candidates will be experienced leaders with a proven track record of delivering all round excellence in complex urban environments; be committed to embracing and developing diversity and inclusion and championing social justice; and be team players as well as leaders, able to inspire, motivate and build teams. Above all, they will have the pioneering spirit, interpersonal, communication and ambassadorial skills, resilience, and creative energy to work collaboratively with the trustees and the whole KAA team of outstanding professionals to deliver their vision.

For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com

Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Isabel Patchett, Search Consultant: IsabelPatchett@rsacademics.com 

Michael Stephens, Head of Senior School Search: MichaelStephens@rsacademics.com

Andrea Berkeley, Senior Advisor: AndreaBerkeley@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00 am on Tuesday 6 June 2023.

Kensington Aldridge Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.