Principal
Outwood Academy Redcar
Redcar
- £104,059 - £120,532 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L28 – L34 | £104,059 - £120,532 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2027 (or earlier by negotiation)
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2026
Job overview
Put 'Students First' at Outwood Academy Redcar.
Since joining the Outwood Grange Academies Trust in October 2017, Outwood Academy Redcar has undergone a remarkable transformation. Situated in the friendly, historic coastal town of Redcar, we are a welcoming 11–16 academy with a supportive culture and a relentless determination to deliver an ambitious, fully inclusive education for every child.
We are seeking an inspiring, resilient, and collaborative Principal to drive our next phase of growth.
Why Lead Outwood Academy Redcar?
National Standing & Support: As part of the nationally recognised Outwood Grange Family of Schools and a founding partner of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), you will benefit from a robust network of peer collaboration and bespoke leadership development.
Inclusion & Wellbeing at the Heart: We hold the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Award and the Carnegie Centre of Excellence Mental Health Award (Silver Status), reflecting our commitment to pupil and staff well-being.
A Culture Where Teachers Can Teach: Our modern Kirkleatham Lane campus offers a safe, vibrant environment with focused, engaged pupils, allowing you to concentrate on strategic leadership, curriculum innovation, and community engagement.
The Role & Opportunity
Accountable to the Chief Executive and Associate Executive Principal, you will hold delegated accountability for driving educational standards, fostering innovation, and building leadership capacity across the academy. You will lead a dedicated team, manage resources effectively, and ensure our high-quality curriculum equips every young person to reach their full potential.
About You
You are a visible, enthusiastic leader with NPQH status and a track record of transformational leadership. You possess the emotional intelligence to inspire staff, the resilience to navigate challenging circumstances, and an unwavering commitment to educational equality.
Note: As a Trust leader, flexibility to work across the wider Outwood Family of Schools may be required as directed by the Chief Executive.
About Us
What will we do for you?
A competitive salary with pay progression
A fantastic pension and additional benefits
Flexible family-friendly policies from day one
Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Find Out More & How to Apply
For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Gemma Trattles, Community Executive Principal, by email: g.trattles@outwood.com
For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button to be taken to our careers portal.
Closing date: Midday on 9 October 2026.
Interview dates: 19 & 20 October 2026.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Attached documents
About Outwood Academy Redcar
- Outwood Academy Redcar
- Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar, Cleveland
- North Yorkshire
- TS10 4AB
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Head of School: Gemma Trattles
Part of the Outwood Family since 2017, Outwood Academy Redcar is an 11-16 academy, based in the coastal town of Redcar in the north-east, near Middlesbrough.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.
Since becoming part of the Outwood Family, GCSE results have improved and we will work tirelessly to ensure our progress continues.
We have won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
The Outwood Family of Schools pride ourselves on fully supporting colleagues within the Family both professionally and personally.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
As a founding Trust of the National Institute of Education (NIoT), we will actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education and NIoT to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all teaching staff receiving a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including family friendly policies, enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period, funded CPD for qualifications up to and including Masters level plus other exclusive benefits including a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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