Principal

Location | Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX2 9SU

Pay Range | £92,837 - £107,487 (Group 7 = L33 to L39)

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, the Governance Board is recruiting for the post of Principal of North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS). The Board is looking for an individual who will deliver the existing Vision while upholding the established values and ethos of the school.

Can you deliver our Vision?

North Halifax is the school that everyone wishes they went to: where enthusiasm is infectious and excellence is standard; where co-operation is at the heart of all we do; where everyone strives to achieve their goals and is mindful of the right ways to do so. We equip our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to navigate life with confidence and set courses of their own choosing. Together, we develop the whole person by: Living to Learn | Learning to Live.

What we are looking for

• A leader who can maintain and further develop the school’s high academic standards;
• A leader who shares our vision and values and has the knowledge, skills and attributes to deliver them in practice;
• An inclusive leader with an authentic commitment to student and staff well-being who will ensure that needs are met and that all members of our community are valued;
• A leader with great communication skills who can inspire, motivate and empower colleagues, students and parents alike;
• A leader who believes in celebrating diversity and in co-operation between schools and who is outward looking and open to new ideas and practices that might enhance our provision and our students’ experience of school;
• A leader who places an appropriate degree of focus on accountability but never loses sight of the things that matter most.

What we can promise you

The chance to:

• Work with the talented and enthusiastic ‘NHGS family’ of students, staff, parents and wider stakeholders;
• Work with a supportive and inclusive Governance Board who are open to new and innovative ideas;
• Work with inspiring and committed teachers who are all qualified to degree standard in their subject areas, as well as a strong and versatile team of support staff (over half of the staff body has worked at the school for over 10 years with 27% having been here for over 15 years!).

Lead a school which has the largest school Sixth Form in Calderdale, has achieved the Bronze Mental Health Award (and was the first school to achieve it in West Yorkshire) and also has Careers Mark accreditation.

No previous experience of working in a Grammar School is necessary. The Board welcomes applications from current Headteachers / Principals and Deputy Headteachers / Vice Principals from any educational and cultural background.

This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service. If you feel inspired and excited to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Peter Monk peter.monk@ascl.org.uk

Application forms and further details of the post are available to download from the Academy’s website www.nhgs.co.uk/principal-recruitment or you can email at clerk@nhgs.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 1.00pm on Monday 3rd October 2022.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers.