Principal

Principal – The Pride Academy, West Drayton, Middlesex

Salary: Leadership Group, Spine Points L22-L26 (£74,089 – £81,371 per annum)

Start:   January 2023 or sooner

The PRIDE Academy is a co-educational secondary special school for students with social, emotional and mental health needs and some students have co-existing conditions, such as Autism.  

The PRIDE Academy is part of an established family of specialist academies that make up Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, which is currently comprised of 15 academies across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. The Trust was established by Orchard Hill College and together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs.

The new Principal of The Pride Academy will be in the fantastic position of having a brand new, fit for purpose school providing outstanding teaching, vocational, therapy and recreational facilities.

You will be an experienced senior leader, with demonstrable success of leading a service for children who have social, emotional and mental health needs. You will have the ability to lead change and raise standards, alongside a desire to create an outstanding service for our young people. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting contribution to services locally and truly change the opportunities for young people as we look to provide the best opportunities for independence for our students beyond school.

You will not work alone. We are collegiate and as a result, there is the opportunity to engage with peers in internal professional networks as well as benefit from a supportive Executive Team who are highly committed and dedicated to success.  

Informal conversations are welcomed and encouraged by Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss any aspect of the role, please refer to the supporting documentation for contact details.

Closing Date:                  Monday, 19th September 2022

Shortlisting Date:          Wednesday, 21st September 2022

Interviews:                      Monday, 26th September & Tuesday 27th September 2022