Principal
Leigh Academy Molehill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
4 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Highly Competitive + Performance Bonus + Private Healthcare
What skills and experience we're looking for
Highly Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Private Healthcare + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.
Leigh Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious and visionaryPrincipalforLeigh Academy Molehill. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead anOfsted-rated ‘Outstanding’primary academy that has been a cornerstone of its community since 1954. We are part of a highly successful, financially sound, and mature multi-academy trust that combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support and a culture of deep collaboration.
We are looking for a leader who is relentless in their ambition for the children of Maidstone; someone dedicated to fostering a culture where every pupil thrives and achieves their very best, regardless of their starting point.
You will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of success at the primary level. You will possess the drive to maintain our ‘Outstanding’ standards while further developing a positive, vibrant culture where high expectations shape every classroom.
We wish to hear from you if you are:
- an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at primary level;
- a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
- confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
- able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
- approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
- able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
- a highly competitive salary along with private healthcare and an opportunity to earn a performance bonus;
- an exciting LAT career path with opportunities for further progression in the future;
- security and support on your journey from close collaboration with a small central executive and a larger group of talented Principals to share best practice and innovation.
To support your application, we recommend viewing theJob Packbyclicking here,which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Further information about the job
Applying for this Opportunity
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Molly Allen via email:molly.allen@latrust.org.uk.Visits will be hosted by Debbie Biggenden, Academies Director, or a member of the senior leadership team. Please ensure you offer Molly a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with our Trust Academies Director, Debbie Biggenden, about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Molly Allen via email molly.allen@latrust.org.ukin the first instance.
Closing date:Wednesday 4th March 2026 (9am)
Shortlisting date:Wednesday 4th March 2026 (PM)
Interview date:Wednesday 11th March 2026
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on01634 412 205 or amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Molehill
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 310 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Molehill website
- Email address
- amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Molehill
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
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