Principal
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous salary based on experience + Performance Bonus + Private Medical Insurance + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2017
Job overview
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon was rated ‘outstanding’ in every category following its first ever Ofsted inspection in October 2016, only the seventh secondary free school in London to be rated ‘outstanding’. The academy is an oversubscribed 11-19, co-educational school which opened with its first cohort in September 2014 and will grow each year to teach 1150 students. The academy will move into a state-of-the-art, new building in September 2017.
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is an 11-19, co-educational school which opened with an initial cohort of 180 year 7 students in September 2014. The academy was rated ‘outstanding’ in every category following its first ever Ofsted inspection in October 2016, and is only the seventh secondary free school in London to be rated ‘outstanding’. Harris Invictus presently has students from Year 7 to Year 9.
We are looking to appoint an experienced senior leader as Principal of this successful academy, someone who will build on its success and shape, develop and improve the academy as it grows with each new cohort.
This post is an opportunity for an ambitious leader looking either to extend their experience of headship, or start their first principalship in a highly supportive and rewarding environment. For first time Principals, we will provide support and mentoring from a highly experienced Executive Principal.
The academy is situated in the centre of Croydon in an area of disadvantage and will move into a state-of-the-art new building in September 2017.
Why work for the Harris Federation?
As a top performing MAT, we offer a highly supportive network of academies, principals and mentors to help develop and progress your career.
Harris is a Federation and not a chain; each Harris Academy is different, reflecting the particular aspirations and leadership style of its Principal. All of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and we are recognised for transforming the life chances of the children and teenagers we educate.
We look for talented individuals who are able to transform the most challenging schools in and around London into exceptional places of learning.
If you would like to discuss the post in confidence please call Sir Dan Moynihan, Chief Executive of the Harris Federation, on 020 8253 7777.
Closing Date: 12/03/2017
Ref No: 1899
https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/principal-297544.html
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About Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
School summary
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon was rated ‘outstanding’ in every category following its first ever Ofsted inspection in October 2016: only the seventh secondary free school in London to achieve this. The academy opened with its first cohort in September 2014 and moved into a state-of-the-art, new building in September 2017. As of September 2018, Harris Invictus has students from Year 7 to Year 11. The academy is oversubscribed and located in an area of disadvantage.
Academy Ethos
We believe that when a school gives its students the confidence to believe they are capable of excellence, this is exactly what they go on to achieve.
Our ethos is grounded in the best traditions of hard work, good manners, smart uniform and academic achievement. We combine these with the best of modern teaching and technology. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and students will find that the atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy.
At Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, learning does not begin and end at the classroom door. Students regularly participate in after-school enrichment classes, activity days and educational visits. In addition to what they learn in the classroom, these activities help to bring learning alive.
Academy Specialism
Enterprise
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