Principal St Giles Academy

We're looking for the next Principal for one of our Primary Academies in Lincoln, St Giles.

You will have responsibility for all aspects of the leadership of St Giles, alongside the brilliant staff that we already have at the school, developing and leading the team to become even better in their pursuit of delight, joy and ambition for our children.

The way we work is really important and so you'll be a values driven leader who is ambitious in their goals, but also committed to nurturing and empowering both the children in their care and the staff and community around the school.

In a nutshell the role of the Principal is to:

• Ensure the safe, inspiring and nurturing environment for children to thrive in
• Lead the strategic and operational direction of the school taking staff, parents, and the local community with them
• Develop an environment that promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement, behaviour and attendance
• Determine, organise, implement and monitor the curriculum and its assessment and ensure that statutory requirements are met
• Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in order to meet the needs of the school, recruiting and retaining brilliant people to do extraordinary things to inspire children
• Lead, manage and develop the staff team at St Giles, ensuring the environment for learning extends to teaching and support staff as well as children
• Take accountability for reporting progress to parents, Trustees and stakeholders about the progress of the school, ensuring that accurate and relevant information supports reporting

Please take a look at the attached pack for more information on the post, and the type of person we're looking for 

At St Giles Academy, we invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities. We value our staff and the benefits we offer include:

• Employee Benefits Scheme;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Lease Car Scheme (Tusker);
• a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;
• a supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;
• a vibrant learning environment – for you and our children;
• an experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;

We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply, for further information or to arrange a visit , please contact;  s.jessup@harbourlearningtrust.com

Our schools, children and staff are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of what life throws at them, and this is a key role in enabling that to happen.

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview