Executive Principal - London, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Summary
Harris Academy Chobham is seeking to appoint a new Executive Principal for September 2023.

We are a large All Through Academy comprising 1,800 pupils located in East Village, Stratford in Newham, East London, in a purpose-built building.

We are proud to be at the heart of a community built for the 2012 Olympics.

We are looking for a highly motivated school leader with the skills and experience needed to continue to develop this Outstanding academy where both staff and students thrive.

The position would suit an existing Principal moving to their first Executive Principalship, or an experienced executive leader looking for progression and the opportunity to oversee a large all through academy.

For experienced Executive leaders, joining the Harris Federation offers a supportive and rewarding environment to hone your skills and experience.

We also offer the opportunity for you to complete your National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) via our National Institute for Teaching Campus.

About Us
Chobham is located in the East Village in Newham, serving a diverse and vibrant population.

Built in the heart of the community, Chobham Academy is a unique school which offers exemplary education provision from pre-school to Year 13.

With specialisms in English and the Performing Arts, the Academy boasts a broad and balanced curriculum encompassing a spectrum of academic and vocational courses to meet the needs of every child.

Sporting, artistic and expressive arts facilities are exemplary, with every child enjoying an expansive enrichment curriculum from musical theatre to hockey, Mandarin club to debate mate, Duke of Edinburgh to cookery club.

The all-through provision ensures continuity of excellence and offers the opportunity for the Executive Principal to continue to build on the curriculum mapping which joins all key stages together.

The quality of our relationships with others and how we conduct ourselves as individuals are very important themes for us.

We try to base our outlook and behaviour upon the Chobham values of empathy, curiosity, respect, excellence, inclusion and honesty.

All members of the school community subscribe to these values and we do our best to follow them.

We have clear and well understood school systems and expectations, however within this structure young people are expected to use their initiative and show responsibility for their actions.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The focus of the Executive Principal is the strategic oversight of the whole academy and to manage the Head of Secondary Academy and Head of Primary to ensure great outcomes across both phases.

The Executive Principal's leadership will result in an all through academy where:

There is a first class ethos which reflects a commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning, and good relationships
Staff, governors and parents have confidence in leadership and management
The life of the Academy and the curriculum effectively promote pupils and students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life
Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review, and links with the wider community contribute to students' attainment and personal development
Efficient and effective use is made of staff, accommodation and resources
Delegated responsibilities for ensuring that finance and administration are effective, and the carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes.

Please refer to the job pack for full details about the duties and responsibilities of the post.

Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for an experienced Principal/Headteacher with a successful track record of school improvement and who ideally has:

Qualified Teacher Status, Degree, Further relevant professional studies
Relevant Further Degree or NPQH
Senior Leadership experience
Current successful headship
Knowledge and understanding of primary education
Thorough knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and how pupils learn
Leadership in curriculum development and in monitoring and evaluation strategies
Proven track record of raising attainment in an urban, multiethnic environment
Track record of raising standards in English and Mathematics and good knowledge of raising standards in Literacy and Numeracy

Please refer to the job pack for full details about the person specification.

Next Steps

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to