Principal
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6SAThis job expired on 20 January 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
19 April 2021
Closing date
20 January 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 January 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Substantial & generous salary based on experience and expertise + Discretionary Performance Bonuses
Additional allowances
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. Please visit the Harris careers website for more information.
Principal job summary
We are looking to appoint a new Principal to Harris Academy Chafford Hundred. We are particularly interested to hear from existing principals and headteachers, as well as experienced deputy headteachers and vice principals, who feel they have the leadership qualities, drive, ambition and proven track record of successful school leadership to lead our academy to further success. With the opportunity to experience the support and network offered by the Harris Federation, this post would suit an experienced principal looking for the next challenge and wanting to join a highly supportive Federation.
About Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is a co-educational 11-18 Academy with 1400 students, which joined the Harris Federation in September 2011. The Academy was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred has a distinctive ethos, a “School for the Future” with high aspirations and relentless ambition at the very heart of our work. We are a forward-thinking educational institution, serving Chafford Hundred, South Stifford and the surrounding catchment area.
Chafford Hundred was recently designated a Teaching School Hub, one of the first in the country. This exciting development means that we have the opportunity to support other schools and to lead on professional development in our hub area. We work closely with the Harris Leadership College to offer opportunities to the academies in our Federation. Furthermore, we collaborate with the Harris academies in our local area. The new Principal would play a major role in the leadership of the Teaching School Hub.
Your opportunity
Whether you are an experienced principal, or preparing for your first principalship, we can equip you with the experience, knowledge and training to achieve your next career goal. As part of Harris, you will have the opportunity to work within a close network of academies, and with principals from across the wider Federation. We have a highly experienced central team of subject consultants, all committed to providing support and developing your skills as a leader. As part of a rewarding environment and highly supportive Federation, we can provide Principals with all the support needed. We offer unrivalled progression opportunities to Executive Principalship, and the option to support you through our National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) programme. The course draws on the leadership expertise of Harris executive leaders and Directors as well as other successful MATs from across the country.
Next Steps
To discuss the post in confidence with Nicola Graham, Assistant Director, please contact Debbie Swallow, PA, to arrange a date and time D.Swallow@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk. You can contact the academy on 01375 484580.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 21st September with updates communicated no later than Friday 22nd September.
Being a part of the Harris Federation
We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.
Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.
We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
Diversity and Equality
We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
About Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1491 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- D.Swallow@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01375 484580
About Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is a co-educational 11-18 Academy for 1000 students which opened in September 2011.
The Academy is one of the most improved schools in the country and was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred secondary school is a unique educational institution serving Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock, South Stifford and the surrounding catchment area. Chafford Hundred has a distinctive ethos, a school for the future with personalised learning at the very heart of our thinking, methodology and development.
We want to improve continuously in every aspect of our delivery. We believe in lifelong learning and developing leadership. We invest effectively in continuous professional development with impact on learning, development and environment. We believe in looking outside our environment for new and better methods of performance, to other schools, universities, to academic literature and to the commercial environment for inspiration and research.
Why work at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred?
The number one non-selective school in Essex, according to the Real Schools Guide 2017
A designated Teaching School, providing exceptional opportunities for professional development
A proven commitment to our staff, holding Investors In People Gold accreditation
A modern and attractive working environment
All the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
Generous Harris rewards and benefits package
Arranging a visit to Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email D.Swallow@harrischaffordhundred.org.uk.
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