Principal

Rawlins, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DY

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 November 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: ISR 33 - 39: £113,646 - £131,578

Principal job summary

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

Rawlins, a thriving 11–18 Church of England Academy with over 300 years of history, is seeking an exceptional Principal to lead the next chapter of its journey. Part of Embrace Multi-Academy Trust, a dynamic family of 10 schools (8 primary and 2 secondary), Rawlins combines tradition with ambition, serving a diverse and vibrant community in the heart of Leicestershire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a courageous, compassionate leader who will champion inclusion, excellence, and innovation. You will join a strong and collaborative Trust leadership network, benefiting from strategic support, professional development, and coaching as you shape the future of Rawlins and contribute to the wider success of Embrace.

About Rawlins

• Historic 11–18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form.
• Strong Christian ethos rooted in compassion, wisdom, and endurance.
• Specialist provisions for Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties.
• Committed staff and supportive governors.
• A culture where every student is encouraged to “act wisely and make the most of every opportunity” (Colossians 4:5).

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.
• A commitment to inclusive education and community engagement.
• The ability to inspire, empower, and deliver sustained improvement.

School visits:

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Rawlins on 17 November (afternoon) or 20 November (morning). For details on arrangements please see the Job Pack.

Selection Days:  16 and 17 December 2025

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

Rawlins is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 Rawlins

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1506 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rawlins website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rawlins-academy

Our core purpose is summed up in our vision and values:
Developing Trust | Inspiring Hope | Building Success | Shaping the Future
And via our motto: Act wisely and make the most of every opportunity Colossians 4:5

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Leicestershire’s largest secondary schools, with over 1500 on roll including more than 300 in our A-Level specific Sixth Form. We are a highly inclusive school having our own Autism and a Moderate Learning Difficulties specialist unit on site alongside our school’s SEND support base. Pupils who attend these units are an integrated part of our school community.

There is a strong sense of community in the school, the village of Quorn and the surrounding areas with a committed and aspirational parent support base. Teamwork and making the most of every opportunity is a key feature of school life. We aim to inspire our pupils to find their talents and their passions through a broad and balanced curriculum; to be curious about learning; to relish a challenge and to have both confidence and resilience. Applications are therefore welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

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