Principal

Salary: Headteacher Group 6: STPCD L28 – L34 (£96,673 - £111,976)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington

Start Date: Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026

Beamont Collegiate Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional and visionary Principal to lead our vibrant and ambitious school community into its next exciting chapter.

As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), Beamont Collegiate Academy is a thriving and well-established 11–16 academy located in the heart of Warrington. We are widely recognised for our inclusive ethos, innovative practices and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our students are respectful, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Our dedicated staff are passionate, highly skilled, and deeply committed to securing the very best outcomes for every learner. Together, we foster a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and shared success.

This is a unique opportunity for an inspirational leader to shape the future of a school with a strong foundation and a bold vision.

As Principal, you will:

• Provide inspirational, strategic, and operational leadership to ensure continued school improvement and academic excellence.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, equity, and aspiration for all.
• Work collaboratively with TCAT and other stakeholders to maximise opportunities for students and staff alike.
• Champion staff development, wellbeing, and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Ensure an inclusive, safe, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.

You will have:

• ·A proven track record of successful senior leadership in a secondary setting.
• The drive, resilience, and integrity to lead with conviction and compassion.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting high standards.
• The ability to unite and inspire staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
• A deep understanding of educational improvement, curriculum development, and effective school systems.

You can learn more about Beamont Collegiate Academy and The Challenge Academy Trust via the links below:

Beamont Collegiate Academy

Our Prospectus – Beamont Collegiate Academy

The Challenge Academy Trust – TCAT Warrington

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Moorcroft, TCAT CEO, via email: a.moorcroft@tcat.uk.com

Tours of the school can be arranged on request by contacting Victoria Briggs, TCAT Director of Education, via email: v.briggs@tcat.uk.com

How to Apply:

• The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 11 June 2025
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an assessment centre, to be held on Tuesday 17 June 2025
• Following the assessment centre, candidates will be reviewed with successful candidate being invited to a formal panel interview on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Terms and Benefits

1) Salary: Leadership Scale L28 – L34 (£96,673 - £111,976)

2) Eligible for membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

3) Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).

4) Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

5) Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

6) An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.