Principal

Title: Principal Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: January 2025 or sooner MLK Search are working with an Independent Specialist Academy that pride themselves on providing a holistic, therapeutic, and sports-focused alternative option to mainstream education, to recruit a confident, forward-thinking, and visionary Principal to lead them on a journey of significant growth and development. The role will be highly rewarding, allowing you the autonomy to work with a small and committed staff team to help students learn to flourish in an environment that prides itself on the highest standards for all. You will be a strong, confident leader with successful experience in teaching in a similar environment. The successful candidate will enjoy working with the CEO to build on the school’s existing foundation, enthusiasm, and ethos to create an exciting future for the organisation and its exciting plans for development. Key responsibilities: Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the Advisory Board and CEO, and through consultation with the school community Review, consolidate and oversee systems, processes, and policies so the school can operate effectively In consultation with CEO and Advisory Board, identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context Ensure that school improvement strategies are effectively implemented and that the school is making progress towards achieving its aims and objectives Manage the school’s resources, including financial, premises and the team appropriately, efficiently, and effectively Assist CEO and Advisory Board in strategic development and expansion of the academy, including securing new premises and enhancing student recruitment The successful applicant will have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree At least 3 years' experience of successful leadership within a similar school environment Participated in school self-evaluation and development planning Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development. Experience of positive behaviour management within a challenging setting Held safeguarding responsibility at leadership level as a DSL An NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification would be highly desirable. If you are a confident school leader with a proven record of managing change, raising standards, and seeking to lead a growth school in alternative education, please APPLY NOW Or alternatively, please contact me on: T: 0203 6333 223 E: Greg.BookmanMLK-Search.co.uk Please note: we are not able to provide sponsorship for these placements