Principal

The Linden Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3HJ

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January or April 2027

• Closing date

  10 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  10 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £73,790.00 - £81,411.00 Annually (Actual) AS Leadership 15-19 £73,790-£81,411

Principal job summary

Principal

The Linden Academy (TLA) is a primary school in Luton offering an academic learning environment for children aged 4 to11. We are proud of the strong foundations we have in place: over four hundred conscientious pupils, aspirational parents who want the very best for their children, and a welcoming community ready to be led. We are committed to excellence in all areas of education and believe every child deserves an outstanding education that rivals the very best.

We are seeking an ambitious and driven candidate who wants to run the school superbly and achieve so much more. We are looking for someone ready to provide the very highest quality of leadership and turn TLA into an academic institution that can stand alongside the best in our trust, the local area, and beyond. Working closely with the Trust’s Executive Team, the successful candidate will provide visible, expert leadership, driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil performance across the school.

This is a pivotal role in our Trust's leadership: the right candidate will look back in five years and know they developed The Linden Academy into a model of exemplary practice within our high performing trust and helped to shape the future of our organisation.

We are looking for a leader who will realise the potential of The Linden Academy by:

Leading from the front with a positive and proactive attitude.

Being highly visible to the school community.

Creating a culture where pupils meet high expectations and thrive in a safe, focused learning environment.

Sustaining the highest standards of behaviour.

Remaining focused on the development of teaching and high quality of classroom provision

Knowing great curricula and implementing a high-quality curriculum for all.

Being consistent and level-headed.

Building trust through strong relationships with pupils, families, staff, the local community and the wider trust.

If you share our vision for education and are passionate about maximising educational attainment and standards to ensure all pupils reach their full potential, you will be well-placed to join our school and make a difference. You will be supported by a network of dedicated principals and trust leaders who share your conviction that every child deserves to benefit from a high quality, knowledge-rich education, regardless of background.

Please view the Advantage Schools prospectus here: Overview - Advantage Schools

School visits and discussions with the CEO are warmly welcomed.

Job specifics

Start Date January or April 2027

Salary AS Leadership 15-19 £73,790-£81,411 dependent on experience

Why work for Advantage Schools?

The opportunity to lead a school to achieve the highest of standards as part of an ambitious trust.

Be valued as a high-profile leader within the trust, benefitting from the collaborative support of our network of principals and the wider trust education team.

You’ll be working alongside a collaborative, committed leadership team.

Unparalleled CPD opportunities.

A fantastic school ethos where children, staff and parents/carers are highly supportive.

Staff benefits that make a difference to your work life balance.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

Avantage Schools is committed to safeguarding and child protection at every stage of the recruitment process.

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 The Linden Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Linden Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-linden-academy

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