Principal (Designate)

Reference No(s): ACPW112666

Be part of an exciting, amazing new Free School in Rugby for children and young people with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.

About Us

In September 2017, MacIntyre Academies Trust will be opening a new and exciting Free School in Rugby, Warwickshire for 80 children and young people with Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs aged between 9 years and 19 years.

In September 2015, MacIntyre Academies Trust opened a new and exciting Academy in Nuneaton, Warwickshire called ‘Discovery’. Due to high demand for this type of school MacIntyre Academy Trust made a successful application to open a sister Free School in Rugby. We anticipate that half of the students at Discovery Academy will move to this new Free School along with many new students. Both academies will increase their pupil numbers so that three years from opening they will support 80 young people.

MacIntyre Academies Trust is delighted to have been chosen to set up this new Free School which will join the existing ‘Endeavour Academy’ in Oxford.  MacIntyre Academies is sponsored by MacIntyre Charity which over the last 45 years has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.  We are currently Recruiting for a Principal (Designate) to join our leadership team.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking school leader who shares our commitment to providing personalised education programmes that place each child at the centre of their learning programme.

This role will suit an experienced school leader who will relish the opportunity to create something special and lead an exciting project. The role will demand an individual who is capable of leading and inspiring others to develop a new school from scratch and make the vision a reality. This will include working with the trust board and Local Advisory Board and leading the design of the curriculum, the recruitment of children for the school, recruitment of a new senior leadership team and ultimately all staff. The Principal will be the key player, setting the agenda, culture and expectations and inspiring children and families to be part of the new project.

About You

You will have experience of school leadership, at a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher level; ideally in a special school and have a DfE recognised teaching qualification and The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) or other relevant post-graduate qualification.

You will have practical experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and mental health needs and/or Autism, be a confident, effective leader with knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements.  It is also desirable for the post holder to be able to drive and have access to their own transport.

To Apply

For further information, or to apply, please visit https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/349913 and complete our online application form.

Closing Date: 18th May 2016, 3pm 
Interviews: 20th & 23rd May 2016

MacIntyre Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks.

*Salaries are dependent upon qualifications and experience