Principal

Brockington College, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AQ

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 December 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: ISR 31 - 37: £108,202 - £125,345

Principal job summary

Lead with purpose. Inspire with vision. Shape the future.

Brockington College is a vibrant 11–16 Church of England Academy at the heart of its community, committed to enabling every child to “live life to the full.” As part of Embrace Multi-Academy Trust, a dynamic family of 10 schools (8 primary and 2 secondary), Brockington combines strong Christian values with an inclusive ethos that welcomes all faiths and none.

We are seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Brockington into its next chapter - someone who will champion excellence, inclusion, and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Trust leadership network, supported by strategic expertise, professional development, and coaching as you shape the future of Brockington and contribute to the wider success of Embrace.

About Brockington College

• 11 - 16 Church of England Academy with a strong Christian ethos.
• Values of compassion, forgiveness, justice, perseverance, respect, and wisdom.
• Inclusive community welcoming students and staff of all faiths and none.
• Broad and balanced curriculum enriched by performing arts, sports, and leadership opportunities.
• A culture of care, service, and aspiration.

What we offer:

• A leadership community focused on collaboration and improvement.
• Access to Embrace’s Institute of Professional Learning and leadership coaching.
• Opportunities to influence Trust-wide strategy and innovation.
• Extensive wellbeing and professional benefits.

What we’re looking for:

• A visionary leader with ambition for every child.
• Proven experience as a Headteacher or senior leader.
• Commitment to inclusive education and community engagement.
• Ability to inspire, empower, and deliver sustained improvement.
• Courageous and compassionate leadership rooted in integrity.

School visits:

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Brockington College.  For contact details on arrangements please see the Job Pack.

Selection Days:  20 and 21 January 2026

The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time) over the age of 16 in the previous 10 years.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Brockington College

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brockington College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brockington-college-leicester

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