Principal
Great Western Academy, Swindon, SN25 2PP19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Group 7 ISR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced leader, who is excited to take on a new challenge and will be proud to lead this inclusive, co-educational academy.
You will have the experience and skills to build on existing good practice and the confidence to work collaboratively with our diverse, talented and dedicated team of staff and governors to develop and implement a strategic and ambitious vision.
You will have strong communication skills, enabling you to engage successfully with staff, students and parents and to lead the school in a friendly, positive manner, empowering staff and ensuring that they continue to feel valued and that the academy remains a great place to work.
We are looking to appoint a Principal who can lead (not just run) the school, manage and be good at leading change effectively.
What the school offers its staff
Students who are keen to learn and take part.
A dedicated and experienced teaching team, SLT and middle leaders.
A professional and experienced support team.
A modern and well-resourced school, equipped with fantastic facilities on an expansive and well-maintained site.
A strong and engaged Governing Board who are passionate about the GWA and bring a wide range of expertise.
Excellent links with a wide range of local community groups as well as other local schools.
A very competitive renumeration package.
Extensive CPD and support to meet your individual needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Great Western Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts within the Trust are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@gwacademy.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Great Western Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 952 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Great Western Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@gwacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01793209700
Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in years 7,8,9,10 and 11 and our Sixth Form is thriving with exceptional results.
Arranging a visit to Great Western Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gwacademy.co.uk.
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