Principal

Harris Academy Falconwood is seeking a new Principal for September 2020. If you are a highly motivated senior leader with the school improvement skills and experience needed to create an Outstanding academy where both staff and students thrive, then we want to hear for you.

About Harris Academy Falconwood

Harris Academy Falconwood opened in September 2008 on the site of the previous Westwood School. The Academy is accommodated in a purpose built state of the art building. We are oversubscribed and popular with parents. Academy performance is Good and the budget is healthy.

Your opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a Federation with over 80 executive and academy leaders, all of whom are committed to working together and transforming lives across London. The post would suit either an existing Principal, or a Deputy, with the leadership skills to create an Outstanding Academy. We can provide first time Principals with all the support needed in the form of individual mentoring from an established Harris Executive Principal. Alternatively, we can provide experienced Principals with progression opportunities to Executive Principal within Harris.

The successful applicant will have the chance to join a highly progressive, successful and innovative multi academy trust, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the country’s most experienced, knowledgeable and committed education practitioners. Harris has a reputation for investing in and developing successful senior leaders, and our track record of performance demonstrates the impact our academy leaders have on delivering transformative change. If you are an inspirational and talented senior leader who shares our vision for education and improving the life chances of young people in London, then we would like to hear from you.

How we invest in you as a Leader

We believe we are at the forefront of nurturing and developing academy leaders. For first time Principals, joining the Federation offers a supportive and rewarding environment to hone your skills and experience. We offer a platform for leaders to complete their National Professional Qualifications via our Teaching School, and provide coaching, mentoring and insights needed to help develop and prepare you for your next leadership challenge.

For those thinking ahead to future progression as an executive leader, the Federation offers access to a unique network of some 20+ secondary academies across London, and a community of Directors, Executive Principals and Principals who can help shape and develop your career. We also offer the option to gain your National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) through our Teaching School.

Why join the Harris Federation

As part of Harris, you will have the opportunity to join a highly collaborative network of academies, working alongside fellow Executives and Academy Principals from across the wider Federation. Every Harris academy and their SLT is supported by our central team of highly experienced Leaders and curriculum experts, as well as core services provided by specialist departments in the broader Federation central team.

The Harris Federation is a leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. We have an established reputation in transforming education in London, and an unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

We look for talented individuals who want to help transform education in London, and create exceptional places of learning.

NEXT STEPS

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

In line with the Government’s announcement, our academy is closed until further notice. However, during this period it is our intention to continue with critical recruitment for key positions starting in September 2020. We want to reassure applicants that effective measures will be implemented to ensure their health and wellbeing whilst on academy premises. The process may involve some virtual elements as well as site visits.

Informal conversations are welcomed. If you would like to discuss the post in confidence please contact 020 8253 7777 to arrange a call with Sir Dan Moynihan, CEO. For further information, please contact Harry Bond, Head of Talent - harry.bond@harrisfederation.org.uk   

Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.

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. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Click here to view our full equality and diversity statement.