Secondary Principal

King Solomon International Business School (King Solomon), an all-through (4-16) Christian faith school based in Birmingham, is transferring from Falcon Education Academies Trust to Star Academies at the end of the autumn term. The two trusts are working in partnership to appoint a dedicated and inspirational Principal for the secondary phase of the school from 1 January 2025. The successful applicant will provide outstanding leadership and management of this Christian school and ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and personal development for its pupils, empowering staff to achieve their highest potential. Working at King Solomon provides an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the life chances of our pupils. 

We are looking for an experienced leader who is committed in their private and professional life to the Christian faith, and who:

·        Believes passionately in the potential of each of our children and young people.

·        Cares deeply about the wellbeing of our children and our workforce.

·        Inspires others through a strong moral purpose, integrity, work ethic and sense of mission.

·        Has the highest expectations of self and others.

·        Is articulate, well-organised and knowledgeable.

We can offer:

·        A school community which reflects the rich diversity of families in the area.

·        Strong links with the school’s faith body – the Christian Faith Education Service – to enhance provision for Christian distinctiveness.

·        Excellent opportunities for your leadership development and professional learning for the workforce.

·        Supportive leaders who allow you to fulfil your role to the best of your ability.

·        High ambitions for all.

·        An unequivocal belief that education has the power to transform lives.

The successful candidate will:

·        Be a practicing Christian who can nurture faith and spirituality, and take a lead in developing the school’s Christian distinctiveness.

·        Be passionate in promoting a clear child-centred vision.

·        Be inclusive, aspirational and ambitious for all our pupils and staff.

·        Champion an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum.

·        Be an experienced instructional leader, coach and mentor.

·        Have a secure understanding of all aspects of safeguarding.

·        Have a strong commitment to inclusion with ambitious expectations for all.

·        Demonstrate a proven track record of providing inspirational, strategic and professional leadership in the secondary phase of education.

If you are an inspirational leader, willing to embrace innovative thinking and develop colleagues in a Trust that is passionate about meeting the needs of the pupils and the surrounding community, we would welcome your application.

Please note - should the appointment be made post transfer the successful candidate will be appointed on Star Academies' terms and conditions of employment.

Find out more

For further information about the role, please download the job description and

person specification.  To arrange an informal and confidential discussion

about the role, please contact Jack Loughlin, 0330 313 9204, jack.loughlin@staracademies.org

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 18 October 2024 at midnight.

Assessment centre date: w/c 21 October 2024

Proposed start date: January 2025

Our Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.