Principal

WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRUST

Waverley Studio College

470 Belchers Lane

Bordesley Green

Birmingham

B9 5SX

Principal

Salary (Negotiable)

Start Date: September 2026

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has over 1900 pupils on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning and leadership & management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley Studio College opened in September 2013 and caters for students at key stages 4 and 5. With up to 75 students in each cohort the college has provision for up to 300 students.

Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do.

The Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational leader who has drive and passion for teaching and learning to be the Principal for Waverley Studio College.

We believe that this role will appeal to ambitious, talented senior leaders who can bring inspirational leadership to foster an exceptional learning environment.

We are looking for someone who will:

·         Provide strong, focused and professional leadership.

·         Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the local community.

·         Promote excellent standards of teaching and positive attitudes to learning.

·         Ensure a continued rise in academic achievement.

·         Develop an innovative and inspiring curriculum.

·         Prioritise the wellbeing of students and staff.

·         Uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos and that of Studio Colleges.

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted.

Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students.

We welcome informal visits to the school where tours will be undertaken by a senior member of staff.

For further details regarding the role & how to apply please contact our recruitment partner Chris Gartner from Think Education on 07454 679 918 or via email to chris.gartner@thinkrecruitment.co.uk

Closing date: Thursday 14 May at 10.00am (Interviews 18/19 May)

Completed applications should be sent to Applications@waverley.bham.sch.uk Applications received after this date and time will not be considered.  If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.