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Principal

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5EA

This job expired on 1 March 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  1 March 2021 at 5pm

• Date listed

  8 February 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L32-L36 (£90,379 - £99,681)

Principal job summary

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Principal to join our successful Academy. The successful candidate will provide dynamic and strategic direction, leadership and accountability at the academy in respect of all aspects of Teaching & Learning and the day-to-day management of the academy, along with promoting and maintaining the academy's ethos and character including upholding the Christian values of the Trust.

The Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional permanent Principal to:
• Provide inspirational and motivational leadership across the school that raises aspirations and drives academic performance
• Champion a culture that encourages initiative and accountability and strengthens the quality of leadership at all levels
• Deliver a rich and varied curriculum offer that enables our students to flourish and achieve their potential within a caring Christian community
• Develop effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders across the community to fulfil the school's goals
• Demonstrate high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour and the desire to vigorously promote a caring Christian ethos

We are looking for an experienced leader who will have the creativity, drive and ambition to lead our academy. You will provide strong effective leadership whilst being committed to developing a team of leaders, teachers and support staff to deliver a culture of continuous school improvement. Building on the Church of England's vision to enable all children and young people to 'live life in all its fullness' you will foster an environment in which learning thrives and where students are at the heart of everything.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Abbey Grange CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and Abbey Grange expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our mission to "Work in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower".

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About Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Abbey Grange Church of England Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@abbeytrust.org
• Phone number: 0113 2757877
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-grange-church-of-england-academy

Abbey Grange C of E Academy is a successful, caring and happy school located in the north-west of the city of Leeds. Our 1600 students come from all over Leeds, the majority staying on to our thriving Sixth Form. Whatever their age, our vision remains the same:
"We embrace Jesus’ call to life in all its fullness. As a diverse community, we celebrate difference and build character through innovative and imaginative practice that seeks to transform lives. Enabling everyone to flourish means finding identity, purpose and value in God as we journey together."

Arranging a visit to Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abbeytrust.org.

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