Principal

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Principal to join a Academy based in Lincolnshire.

The Academy is recruiting for an inspirational and dynamic Principal, ideally to join in September 2025.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people and ensuring they get their entitlement to an excellent education? Are you an ambitious and motivational leader? Do you want to lead a school that promotes living life to the full, for staff and students?

Who they are looking for

The Academy is looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of young people. Someone who is looking for a Headship which understands the importance of a well-rounded education with excellent academic support as well as an excellent co-curricular offer.

The Principal will be ready to lead a teaching team of well qualified subject specialists who have a thirst for research to inform their practice. They will be a leader who wants to be at the forefront of crafting an exceptional enrichment offer that gives young people the thrill of belonging to something joyful and successful.

Accountable to the Executive Principal, the Principal will lead the strategic development of this successful academy in making a real difference to the lives of their students.

About their Academy

The Academy is a big part of its local community and it’s ready for the next stage in its development.

They are passionate about inspiring all young people to achieve their best. To take them forward, their new Principal will combine these two elements - building strong connections with all members of the community and supporting them in achieving their high expectations for their success.

The knowledge, skills and abilities they are looking for

This role would suit a colleague who has proven success as a Vice Principal, Head of School or an experienced Principal looking to bring their expertise to DRET.

As a leader you will have vision, ambition and the resilience to drive forward improvements in standards and outcomes across the school. You will be a highly visible role model and will inspire and motivate the community aligning students, parents/carers and staff with the CRA vision.

You will need to have excellent communication skills, be approachable and a good listener whilst leading with the authority and autonomy of an experienced leader.

You will be fully abreast of the latest thinking around curriculum and have a clear educational philosophy promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in advocating for children with special educational needs.

You will have a commitment to your own professional development as well as those who work in your team and will contribute to the wider life both at the school.

To be successful, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience being in a similar role with clear evidence of the successful management of whole school improvement strategies and effective school development planning.

Salary and Benefits

• £79,475-£87,651 per annum FTE (L20 to L24)
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a permanent, full-time role.

Interviews are scheduled for 31st March 2025 and 1st April 2025 (with successful candidates from day one invited to day two).

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: AD2187718 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.