Principal

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Direction

• Develop and articulate a clear and compelling vision for the future of the College, in consultation with Bellevue.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan that encapsulates how to deliver the College’s vision and strategy, whilst being grounded in practical and financial reality.
• Articulate the aims and ethos of the College and secure and encourage the commitment of staff, pupils, parents and, where appropriate, the wider community, to the vision and overall direction of the College.
• Be aware of, and respond to, strategic considerations posed by the local and wider external environment of the College, adapting plans and strategies in response as necessary.
• Continually seek ways to enhance and develop the College and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for generating additional income streams across a range of enterprise activities.

Professional Leadership and Management

• Provides independent leadership whilst accepting the challenges provided by Bellevue’s Education Directors.
• Provide overall leadership to all staff within the College, fostering a strong commitment to the ethos, standards and values of the College, inspiring and motivating colleagues and building a sense of involvement and inclusivity as a ‘whole school’ staff team.
• Further shape and develop a strong, cohesive and proactive senior leadership team ensuring that roles, responsibilities and expectations are clear and that the highest standards of performance are expected and delivered.
• Ensure that staff resources are allocated efficiently, and individual roles, responsibilities, objectives and targets are clear.
• Take an open, collaborative and trusting approach to leadership, inspiring senior colleagues to drive the successful operational and academic functioning of the College.
• Recruit and retain staff of the highest quality with the ability to act as role models, inspire pupils and develop the reputation of the school.
• Deploy strategies for developing effective teachers and managing performance, and support staff to maintain standards of excellence in and outside the classroom.
• Build a culture of continual professional development and take a long-term view of staffing, planning effectively for progression and succession.
• Be committed to the unique leadership competencies developed by Bellevue.

Marketing, Communication and Engagement

• Be at the forefront of all admissions and marketing activities especially in the key summer recruitment period
• Have a deep interest in and an understanding of admissions and marketing data and its application to current and potential pupil markets
• Ensure effective marketing and admissions strategies are in place and develop and maintain good relationships with local schools (both state and independent), local authorities and with both current and prospective parents.
• Act as a figurehead and be personally visible and involved in school events and activities.
• Promote and build the reputation of the school and the benefits of its approachto all, especially parents, and create a brand that is distinctive and appealing to all those that desire such an education for their children.
• Engage regularly and maintain a positive relationship with parents generally, andwith other key constituent groups.

Academic and Educational Leadership

• Maintain and monitor an environment that promotes and safeguards the welfare of pupils and staff as the top priority.
• Maintain an environment that promotes ambitious, outstanding and inspirational teaching and stimulating, exciting and effective learning leading to success in public examinations.
• Ensure the high standard of pastoral care and personal attention that attracts a wide range of pupils and abilities some of whom have struggled significantly in mainstream schools.
• Determine, organise, implement and monitor the academic curriculum and extra-curricular programme. Assess performance and ensure that all statutory requirements are met.
• Oversee the continual development of an appropriate curriculum, assessment system and learning environment and identify and evaluate educational initiatives and innovate when appropriate.
• Determine, organise and implement policy for personal, social and moral development, instilling values and life skills which will help pupils become valued members of society.
• Support and develop an effective and dynamic careers provision.
• Ensure that all required arrangements are in place to facilitate inspections of the school and ensure that the College’s excellent inspection record is maintained.

Management of School Finance and Operations

• Work in partnership with Bellevue and the Business Manager to set budgets and to ensure that Bellevue is briefed fully on the school’s resource and development needs based upon forecast pupil numbers and the educational requirements of the school.
• Be responsible for the overall management of the school and be accountable to Bellevue for the use of all funds and resources.
• Ensure the appropriate deployment and management of all resources (financial, human and physical) across the College in support of the overall vision and plans.
• Ensure a coherent administrative and support structure is in place and that operational matters are dealt with efficiently and effectively in order to improve the quality of learning and teaching at the school and secure efficiency and value for money.
• Develop and maintain a strong grasp of financial planning and budget management for the school and ensure its sound financial performance.

Governance

• Ensure that the school maintains legal and regulatory compliance, that risks are monitored and mitigated, safe recruitment procedures are in place and are followed and that health and safety of all members of the school community is safeguarded and prioritised.
• Maintain open lines of communication to develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with Bellevue.
• Oversee and deliver timely, accurate and thorough reports to Education Directors that also involve senior leaders, reflect internal discussions and lead to actions.
• In co-operation with Bellevue, formulate, develop and review the school’s strategic plan and development plan.

The closing date for applications is - Friday 31st January 2025 at 17:00 GMT.

Following a long list meeting of the Selection Committee, successful candidates will then be invited to the shortlist interviews with the Selection Committee on 5th February.

Briefing visits will take place during week commencing

10th February, and final interviews will take place on 12th February.

In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.

Please include current salary details and the names and addresses of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.

For an initial discussion, please contact: Paula Bains - 0203 817 8008 email: pbains@blvue.com