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Principal

Kingswood Secondary Academy

Northamptonshire

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent

Job overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader to continue the development of the Kingswood Secondary Academy following the internal promotion of the current Principal.

We have been on an incredible journey of transformation and improvement and this post represents an incredible opportunity to continue the improvement work and shape its strategic direction. Joining us as Principal, you will be a motivational leader with a proven track record of school development and improvement. Supported by the Trust’s Education Support Team, you will have the opportunity to lead the academy on its journey from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’. You will work together with staff, stakeholders and Trust colleagues to develop outstanding learning experiences and deliver an innovative curriculum for all pupils in the academy.

To be successful, you will be:

  • professional, with the personal qualities to be an inspirational leader;
  • able to motivate and support staff and be passionate about enhancing their development;
  • resilient and dynamic;
  • able to build relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils quickly and effectively;
  • an excellent classroom practitioner and curriculum developer, keen to lead by example;
  • accomplished in raising achievement as a teacher and a leader.


In return, we are proud to offer you enthusiastic and keen to learn pupils and a dedicated, hard-working and supportive staff who are values-driven.

About us

We are part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) and are situated in Corby. We host exceptional teaching facilities, including innovatively designed ICT suites and purpose-built laboratories, to name a few. Recently judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, we are committed and dedicated to securing achievement for all pupils and have high expectations of pupils and staff; encouraging all young people to work hard and make the best of all the opportunities provided.

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, you will:

  • receive opportunities to be innovative and creative and be supported and challenged by an expert and experienced team;
  • be able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies locally and across the East Midlands and be fully supported by our Education Support Team;
  • be eligible to access bespoke development opportunities that will include first-class training and CPD opportunities through the Greenwood Learning Alliance (https://www.greenwoodlearningalliance.org/);
  • receive a generous employer pension contribution and access to our employee assistance programme.


Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school by arranged visits and speak with current senior leaders. Please email vacancies@greenwoodacademies.org to arrange a visit. 

If you share our values and wish to be part of a leading education provider, we would welcome your application.

For more information, please visit https://app.kallidusrecruit.com/GreenwoodAcademiesTrust/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=44051  

Closing date: Midnight on 24th September 2019.

Interview date: 26th and 27th September 2019.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

About Kingswood Secondary Academy

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+44 1536 741857

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Kingswood Secondary Academy

The Academy Community

The Kingswood Secondary Academy caters for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 19. The Academy started life as a grammar school in 1965 with 150 students, and then grew into a flourishing comprehensive school for over 1200 students. The Academy is sited in a brand new building completed in June 2010. The new building occupies a site in between two former school sites – the former Kingswood site and Our Lady & Pope John School.

Kingswood is a neighbourhood Academy which serves its local community. We do not select students on grounds of ability, or on any other grounds. We cater for students of all abilities – from the most able to those who require additional support.

We aim to provide a safe and secure environment where all students can prosper and make the most of their talents and abilities – whether they are in the classroom, on stage, or on the sports field. We expect the best in all that we do. We also aim to help our students become responsible members of the wider community – the citizens of tomorrow. Similarly, we have high expectations of ourselves and strive to provide high quality support and guidance alongside stimulating and engaging learning experiences.

Our Facilities

In September 2010, we moved into our state-of-the-art new buildings. We are now embarking on one of the most exciting periods in our history and this brings with it a real opportunity for the students at Kingswood to take advantage of brand new facilities such as ICT suites, Technology rooms and Science laboratories, fantastic facilities for the arts, and sports facilities of the highest quality. The buildings incorporate many exciting features – innovatively designed ICT suites, facilities for the arts of a professional standard, as well as purpose-built suites for Science and Technology. The provision for the arts is equal to those found in many small commercial theatres: a large performance area, a drama suite and a sprung floor dance studio. The performance area is fitted out with commercial lighting and retractable tiered seating to allow it to function as a theatre. Our sports facilities include an all-weather, floodlit training surface, with three separate areas marked out for football, rugby training and hockey. We have a large hard surfaced Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), a huge sports hall offering virtually every facility available and a multi-gym, fitted with the latest cardiovascular machines.

The Greenwood Academies Trust

The Sponsor of the Kingswood Secondary Academy is Greenwood Academies Trust. Information about the Trust can be found on-line at www.greenwoodacademies.org. The Greenwood Academies Trust is a not-for-profit educational organisation. It specialises in working with schools in challenging circumstances. It has a track record of delivering significant improvement in these schools. The Trust offers high levels of educational expertise and we seek to deliver long lasting and productive relationships with the communities we serve.

We firmly believe this is an exciting time to be part of Kingswood and are delighted that you are interested in working at our Academy.

The Greenwood Academies Trust

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