Principal
Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PX18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026
Closing date
11 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Headteacher Group 6: STPCD L28 – L34 (£96,673 - £111,976)
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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 the successful candidate being invited to a formal panel interview onWednesday, 18 June 2025.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Beamont Collegiate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Prior to you attending one of our recruitment and selection processes, we expect you to have read the BCA's Child and Safeguarding Policy and Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) -September 2024.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beamont Collegiate Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 893 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beamont Collegiate Academy website
- Email address
- a.moorcroft@tcat.uk.com
I am pleased to invite you to consider joining our esteemed institution as a member of our faculty. At our school, we are committed to providing a supportive and challenging environment that empowers our students to achieve their full potential, and we are proud of our faculty's dedication and passion for education.
We believe that our success as a school is largely due to the quality of our staff. Our faculty comprises experienced and highly qualified professionals who are passionate about their subjects and committed to helping our students achieve their goals. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues and make a positive impact on their lives.
We are looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Our ideal candidate is someone who is innovative, collaborative, and committed to ongoing professional development. We seek individuals who will be excellent role models for our students and who will contribute to our vibrant school community.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to helping our faculty grow and develop throughout their careers and offer a range of programs and resources to support ongoing professional growth.
We understand that choosing the right school to work for is an important decision, and we are committed to making the application process as transparent and smooth as possible. We encourage you to explore our school and community, meet with our faculty and students, and see first-hand the dynamic and engaging learning environment that we have created.
Thank you for your interest in joining our school community. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr G Harris
Principal
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