Principal, Grace Academy Darlaston

Grace Academy Darlaston is a vibrant and successful 11-19 secondary Academy on the outskirts of Walsall, rated by Ofsted as ‘Good’. Currently, there are 1,030 students on roll across the Academy. Results have improved year on year placing the Academy amongst the best performing secondary schools in Walsall. There is a sense of real strength in the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development for all pupils.

Grace Academy Darlaston promotes excellent professional development across the school community, a pragmatic approach to curriculum design, the recruitment of first rate staff and a keen eye for differentiated lessons, with a focus on driving up progress and attainment. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated principal to capitalise on the huge amount of good practice in place already and lead the academy in its next phase of growth and development.

Our Grace Vision is to develop well-educated, considerate and caring citizens with a strong sense of values, who will succeed in and contribute to modern society. At the heart of all we do is the passion to provide an outstanding education for our students which develops the whole person through our Christian ethos.

You will benefit from an enthusiastic, energetic and committed leadership team and a supportive staff. Being part of the Tove Learning Trust, you will also have support from the trust's family of schools, a network of specialist school improvement directors, and the guidance of an exceptional CEO with a deep understanding of academy leadership. 

To apply, please forward a completed application form together with a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role. Your statement should outline how you satisfy the qualification and experience elements of the person specification. Please also submit a completed criminal convictions declaration form attached below.

For candidates invited to interview, these responses will be explored further, together with the other elements of the person specification.

Please send your completed application by email to Sarah Carter hr@tovelearning.org.uk

All applications will be acknowledged.

The closing date for applications is 12 midnight, Sunday 3rd December.

Shortlisting will be completed w/c 4th December.

Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th December 2023.

Should you have any queries or issues with the dates outlined above or would like a confidential conversation, then please contact Sarah Carter, HR Administrator, on 02476 589 030 (scarter@tovelearning.org.uk).

After the closing date, short listing will be conducted by a panel. You will be selected for an interview entirely on the contents of your application form, so please read the job description and person specification carefully before you complete your form.

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The trust reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.