Principal
University Academy Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £100,540.00 - £110,892.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership L28-L32
Principal job summary
The Principal is responsible for delivering the school’s vision, strategy, and leadership, in line with the eight standards of Headship as detailed in the Headteacher Standards.
This is an important role for an inspirational individual who is already a strategic, innovative and confident leader with a flexible and calm approach. They will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of high academic standards. They will have a track record of addressing performance, driving change and raising standards. They will need the tenacity and integrity to deliver in challenging circumstances and the ability to communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and pupils. Previous experience of delivering school improvement will be essential.
Please see our Principal job pack for full information regarding the post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
We will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
Whilst every effort has been made to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the role may vary from time to time, commensurate with and without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed and would not in itself justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
University Academy Holbeach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to an online presence 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About University Academy Holbeach
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- University Academy Holbeach website
University Academy Holbeach is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving the small town of Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, The school offers a rich curriculum at KS4 and KS5 with a vast range of subjects on offer. These include GCSE and A-Level qualifications as well as vocational and technical qualifications. The school has recently increased its offer to include a suite of T-Levels. The Academy is proud of its established provision for apprenticeships, serving local and regional employers. Pupils access their learning in well resourced classrooms and an array of workshops and suites to compliment the curriculum offer. The school is located within easy reach of Boston, Spalding, Peterborough, Kings Lynn Sleaford and Wisbech.
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