Principal
Riddlesdown Collegiate, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EXThis job expired on 28 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
28 February 2022 at 8:56am
Date listed
18 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £105,509 - £120,512
Principal job summary
The Local Governing Body of Riddlesdown Collegiate and the Board of Directors of The
Collegiate Trust are looking to make an appointment to the post of Principal at Riddlesdown
Collegiate – a very large and successful secondary school, which is the foundation of our
Trust.
The successful candidate will lead an outstanding school and our ambitious team. The new
Principal will be supported by a highly engaged LGB and the newly appointed CEO, who is the
current Principal at Riddlesdown Collegiate. S/he will work collaboratively with other
Principals and colleagues across the Trust and will inherit a highly skilled and committed
Senior Leadership Team. We are looking to appoint an individual with an excellent
understanding of what constitutes an exceptional education for all and a clear ability to
deliver this vision.
We are very keen to connect with potential candidates, who are welcome to make
arrangements to visit the school and/or discuss the position with the CEO Designate, Soumick Dey. Contact details are in the attached Information for Applicants.
The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to
undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Appointment will be dependent upon
further health, medical and attendance checks
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.
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About Riddlesdown Collegiate
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2060 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Riddlesdown Collegiate website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- linda.bowman@riddlesdown.org
- Phone number
- 02086658770
Riddlesdown Collegiate is an Oustanding School, the largest and one of the most successful secondaries in Croydon and the wider area. With almost 2000 students, including a large and successful sixth form, this academy operates an innovative and well-established small schools model, delivering high quality care, support and learning for every student. Whether you are at the very beginning of your career or are looking to develop your experience, Riddlesdown Collegiate is a great place for professional growth. Our aim in all appointments is to appoint colleagues who will share our aspirations and make a major contribution to building the best life chances for our students.
Arranging a visit to Riddlesdown Collegiate
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email linda.bowman@riddlesdown.org.
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