Principal

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Astrea Academy Trust as the Principal of our Longsands Academy, a fully inclusive secondary school at the heart of its community. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging and supportive environment in which our students feel empowered to reach and embrace their full potential with confidence. We hold the highest expectations for all of our students and we offer a curriculum that provides them with an opportunity to learn and develop a core knowledge about the world in which we live.

The Principal is accountable to the Deputy Director of Education, Cambridgeshire for ensuring the educational success of their academy within the framework of their individual academies’ strategic plans. They will provide professional leadership and management of their individual academy and must establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils, whilst contributing to the success of all students within the Astrea family.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff, we are also passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce. At Astrea we believe that we can provide an opportunity to join a dynamic team working closely with the CEO, Director of Education and wider Central Team.

We foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can produce their best work. We welcome all applicants who meet the criteria in the accompanying recruitment pack to apply for this exciting role. To arrange an informal discussion with the Executive Director of Education, Benedick Ashmore-Short, please contact benedick.ashmore-short@astreaacademytrust.org

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Astrea Academy Trust withhold the right to interview successful applicants prior to the closing date stated.