Principal

Delta Academies Trust is looking to expand and strengthen its leadership team and is therefore seeking to appoint a Principal to join us as soon as possible on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting point in the Trust's journey of growth and expansion.

This exciting opportunity is suitable for a serving Principal who can demonstrate a strong track record of school improvement. The role will be based at one of our secondary academies in Bradford. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to work across other Delta Academies and partner academies within the sector. In addition, you will benefit from a comprehensive programme of professional development that will prepare you for future senior leadership roles.

Delta Academies Trust is delighted to welcome a new leader into our community. As a Principal, you will provide leadership and strategic direction to the academy and the wider educational community by ensuring the provision of high quality teaching and learning; high standards and high expectations of students, staff and the community; developing, delivering and commissioning innovative proactive and service for students; developing collaborative links with other academies, schools and the wider education community; and developing a world class workforce to provide the best possible educational opportunity to students.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Chris McCall - 07920408253. Equally, if you would like to discuss wider leadership opportunities within Delta Academies Trust, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Delta Academies Trust is a high-performing multi-academy trust based in the North of England, operating across Yorkshire and the Humber. More recently, we have expanded our family of academies through sponsorship opportunities in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

As a community, we embrace every opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together. We are committed to supporting and challenging one another through a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual and organisational needs. Staff benefit from the leadership opportunities available through our DEEPs model and can gain experience across a range of roles, from Aspiring Leader through to Associate Assistant Principal and beyond.

Leadership Scale L29 to L35 (£103,029 to £119,349)

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For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

Closing date: 19 October 2026 at midnight.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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