30 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    2 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£109,289.00 - £120,531.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership scale points 30 - 34

Principal job summary

Principal
Salary: £109,289 - £120,531
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2027

About Heworth Grange School

At Heworth Grange, we believe in high expectations, engaging learning and ensuring every child achieves their potential. Our culture is built around collaboration, strong relationships and a relentless focus on providing the very best educational experience for our students.

About the Role

As Principal, you will provide strategic vision, professional leadership and operational oversight for the school, securing high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement for all students. You will lead and develop staff, foster strong partnerships with families and the community, and work closely with Trust colleagues to ensure continued school improvement and student success.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with schools across the North East, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. We are committed to supporting our leaders through collaboration, professional development and a strong culture of school improvement. Colleagues benefit from access to high-quality CPD, employee wellbeing support and Trust-wide opportunities to develop and grow their careers.

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a school setting.
  • Can inspire and motivate staff, students and the wider community.
  • Is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for every child.
  • Shares our values of Excellence, Equity and Integrity.
  • Has the vision and resilience to lead a thriving school community.

Join us and help shape the future for the young people of Heworth Grange School.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

We welcome prospective applicants to visit Heworth Grange School. Visits can be arranged on 16th, 17th and 18th September or, 22nd and 23rd September. If you would like to schedule a visit or have any questions about the role, please contact Gemma Simon at gemma.simon@consilium-at.com.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 2nd October.

Interviews will take place on Friday 9th October.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

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

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Heworth Grange School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
910 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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