Principal

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for a dynamic, committed and inspirational Principal who will lead and deliver an outstanding learning community that inspires learners from diverse and disadvantaged communities. The successful candidate will be a tenacious leader with a proven track record of leading young people to achieve outstanding results. You will share the school’s vision and the belief that all young people can achieve excellence in their academic studies, personal and leadership development and service to communities.

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Bradford is a new, non-selective, all-ability secondary free school for boys aged 11–18, which has a proposed opening date of September 2019. It will be part of a successful family of schools, run by Star Academies.

Our mission is to create an outstanding organisation that inspires learners with excellence in academic achievement, personal development and community service and we seek an outstanding Principal to lead Eden Boys’ on its journey to sustained excellence.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who:

• is highly organised and committed to instructional leadership.
• has the highest ambition for learners, staff and our community.
• is committed to providing a deep and intellectually challenging curriculum and delivering outstanding standards.

You will find a school that:

• is passionate about its vision of ‘Nurturing Today’s Young People, Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders’.
• has a supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all members of our learning community.
• has high ambitions for all and provides excellent opportunities for professional development.

Why work at Star Academies?

Star Academies is a mixed Multi-Academy Trust running a diverse and rapidly expanding network of schools across the UK. Educational excellence and social mobility are at our heart. Working in particular within areas of deprivation, the Trust has many years of experience of helping children and young people to raise their aspirations and achieve outstanding results.

The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Heather Fergusson on 0330-313-9896. Applicants must complete the Trust’s application form. CVs will not be accepted for this post.

Closing date: Friday 22 March 2019 at midday

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 27 March 2019

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory clearances including; references, Enhanced DBS disclosure, health clearance and proof of eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Safeguarding Statement:

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Bradford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.