Principal

Are you passionate about making sure that all pupils have the best life chances? Do you agree that all pupils should not only receive a great education, but that they should also have the opportunity to experience life in all its fullness? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Come and join a Trust that prides itself on collaboration and teamwork.

What we offer:

• A clear commitment to high educational standards for all pupils. 
• A supportive culture where colleagues can flourish and thrive.
• Opportunities for staff to develop their own career pathways.
• Access to a skilled, professional Central Support Team which works closely with schools to provide support with day-to-day operations, finance, human resources and school improvement.
• A Trust which promotes and enables collaboration and teamwork to support improvements.

 What you offer:

• You will be committed to ensuring that all pupils are able to thrive through high quality provision and an inclusive approach which reflects the Church of England character of the school. 
• You will have the experience, expertise and commitment to take the school forward on the next stage of its school improvement journey.
• You will have experience of driving ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality.
• You will have experience of instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils’ outcomes.
• You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting the wider community to deliver the very best education and transform the lives of all young people.
• You will be ready to contribute to and implement the Trust-wide strategy of school improvement.

The Trust’s values, Respect, Teamwork and Kindness, underpin the vision ‘Life in all its fullness – a place to thrive’ and are central to all Trust activities and aims. Manor’s distinctively Christian vision is that all students and staff “serve others, grow together and live life to the full”. We would welcome applications from existing and aspiring Principals who share the same vision.

If you are interested in this role we recommend that you contact Kerri Wiseman kwiseman@academicis.co.uk  to arrange an informal chat with Helen Winn, CEO.  Tours of the school are welcome and can  be arranged.  

Job Details

Hours of Work: Full time

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, in addition a relocation package may be available to secure the ideal candidate. 

For further details, please see the job description contained in the attached candidate pack.  

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification contained in the candidate pack, before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 23rd and 24th March 2023

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.