Principal

Primary School Principal

Salary: L18- L24

NOR: 412

Location: Trafford, Manchester

Contract: Full time/ Permanent

For: September 2023

Old Trafford Community Academy

Malvern Street, Old Trafford,

Stretford, Manchester, M15 4FL

0161 912 4875 Academy Web site https://www.oldtraffordcommunityacademy.co.uk/

Focus-Trust is looking for an exceptional Principal, who is committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives.

Our primary-school with nursery is located in Trafford close to its border with Manchester and its city centre and have over 400 children on roll. Our diversity is a real celebration as our children and families come from a wide range of backgrounds. We value the highly skilled professional support and challenge that Focus-Trust provides. At the same time, we have maintained our place in the Trafford family of schools playing a full role in the Stretford and Old Trafford leadership cluster of primary schools.

We are looking for an experienced school leader who can demonstrate tangible impact from their work. You will:

· be dedicated to developing a learning environment where children can grow in confidence and succeed;

· have an excellent understanding of how to meet the needs of our school community;

· know how to work closely with a strong team of professionals to deliver excellent pedagogy, curriculum and assessment; and

· be able to deliver accelerated progress across all pupil groups.

School visits by arrangement with the school on 21st March or at a mutually agreeable time.

Please contact: Karl Elias School Business Manager 0161 912 4875

Closing date: 27 March 2023 at 10am. Interviews: 28 March 2023

For application information: contact at Focus-Trust Natalie Harris – COO – n.harris@focus-trust.co.uk 07733 664 904

For an informal discussion: contact Janet Berry at Focus-Trust 07867 423870 or email Helen Rowland- Chief Executive of Focus Trust – h.rowland@focus-trust.co.uk

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.