Principal
Ravens Academy, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,368.00 - £76,772.00 Annually (FTE) STPCD Leadership Scale L11–L17
Principal job summary
Ravens Academy is seeking an ambitious, values‑driven Principal to provide strategic and cultural leadership for our welcoming one‑form entry primary school, as part of Academy Transformation Trust (ATT).
This is an opportunity to lead a school where relationships matter, culture drives standards, and every child and adult is supported to become capable, competent and confident.
About the role
As Principal, you will:
- Lead the academy as a values‑led learning community, aligned to ATT2030
- Shape and sustain an inclusive, high‑expectation culture rooted in belonging and professional trust
- Secure strong educational outcomes through high‑quality teaching, curriculum and professional development
- Develop people and leadership capacity while prioritising wellbeing and professional respect
- Work in professional partnership with governors and Trust leaders
- Contribute beyond your school as a system leader across the Trust
Why join ATT?
ATT is a high‑trust, high‑accountability organisation where Principals are empowered as strategic leaders. You will benefit from:
- Genuine professional autonomy with clear accountability
- High‑quality leadership development and peer networks
- Expert Trust support as an enabling partner
- A dedicated Continuous Improvement Partner to support sustained improvement
Who we’re looking for
You will be a principled, inclusive leader who:
- Believes that culture drives standards
- Leads with integrity, compassion and ambition
- Is committed to equity, belonging and safeguarding
- Is excited by collaboration and system leadership
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under‑represented groups.
How to apply
- Closing date: 9am on Thursday 14 May 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026
- Apply via: MyNewTerm
Informal discussions with the CEO are encouraged. To arrange a conversation, please contact Karen Robson (PA to the CEO) at Karen.Robson@attrust.org.uk.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ravens Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ravens Academy website
On behalf of all the staff at Ravens Academy, I would like to welcome you and I hope that you enjoy learning more about the school whilst you are browsing.
Ravens is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. It is therefore vital that we give our children as many different experiences as possible to ensure they are well equipped to succeed in today’s rapidly changing society.
Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children’s specific needs and interests in mind. It is built on the firm foundations of providing our children with excellent English and Maths skills. As a school, we also seek to expand our pupils’ current reality by broadening their horizons, enabling them to realise that there is a wider world out there and encouraging them to be aspirational.
We are committed to helping our pupils make links across themes and subject disciplines, by providing a cohesive learning journey. We believe the curriculum should be connected in a meaningful way, evidencing clear progression and should demonstrate a consistent approach throughout school.
Our expectations are consistently high; not just of us as educators but of the children and families that join together to constitute a vibrant learning community.
Ravens is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.
Our children are polite and friendly. Visitors to the school often comment on the friendly and welcoming environment that characterises our community.
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