Principal

Trinity Academy Akroydon 

Principal

Leadership L18 – L24 (£71,729 – £83,081)

Trinity Academy Akroydon joined Trinity MAT in 2017 and since this time has been on an incredible journey.  In October 2023, Ofsted rated the school as good with outstanding features and identified the school as a vibrant, friendly and happy place in which to learn.  Pupils are proud to be part of our highly inclusive school and, inspired by our vision ‘be remarkable, be determined, be proud’, live out these values through exemplary conduct and attitudes to learning.  Like all the schools within Trinity MAT, we are guided by the Trust’s four core principles: 

Empathy – Honesty – Respect – Responsibility

The current Principal has been successful in securing an alternative role within the Trust, and as such we are seeking a new inspirational leader to join us as Principal on our continued journey.  With the full support of the Director of Primary you will: 

• Strategically lead the direction and development of the academy in accordance with the ethos and vision  
• Have overall responsibility for raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement across the academy  
• Ensure that all strategic planning and leadership takes account of the diversity, values, local communities and partnerships. 
• Have responsibility for the financial and physical resources within the academy. 
• Work as part of the MAT executive team in the strategic development of the trust. 

You must be passionate about improving children’s life chances through the provision of the highest quality of education, and committed to achieving excellent results for the pupils.  You must have a strong work ethic, high expectations of yourself and others, and have the ability to lead and inspire staff and pupils in realising those expectations.   

What can we offer you?  

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.  
• An outstanding professional development programme with opportunities for development and career progression.  
• The support of a dedicated team of leaders, both within the academy and across the wider trust. 
• A proven suite of school improvement strategies e.g. Behaviour for Learning (BfL), which ensures a calm and productive learning environment. 

If you would like a conversation about this position or to visit the school, please email recruitment@trinitymat.org. 

Start date: 01 January 2025 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 14 October 2024 

Interviews: Week commencing 14 October 2024 

Apply now!  For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies.  Here you can also view our Staff Prospectus. 

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.