Principal - London, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Summary

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding school in South London overlooking Peckham Rye, with a superb range of facilities.

The Academy is richly diverse and proud to have outstanding exam results, regularly in the top 10% nationally for progress.

If you are a highly motivated senior leader with a strong track record in school improvement and the experience to lead an Outstanding academy, then we would like to hear from you.

We welcome informal conversations to discuss the post further, which can be arranged via the contact details in
Next Steps.

Joining the Harris Federation as a Principal is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly collaborative network where you can draw knowledge and support from other supportive and experienced school leaders, all of whom are committed to working together and transforming lives across London.

This position would suit an existing Principal/Headteacher, or an ambitious Deputy seeking their first headship. We believe that we are at the forefront of nurturing and developing academy leaders.

For first time Principals, we can provide the support needed in the form of individual mentoring from an established Harris Executive Principal, and for experienced school leaders, we offer opportunities for progression to Executive Principalship within the group.

The successful applicant will have the chance to join a highly progressive, successful and innovative multi academy trust, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the country's most experienced, knowledgeable and committed education practitioners.

Harris has a reputation for investing in and developing successful senior leaders, and our track record of performance demonstrates the impact our academy leaders have on delivering transformative change.

About Us
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding place for students and staff alike.

The Academy prides itself on helping students to be incredibly successful and the leadership team are as driven to support our staff, with an excellent CPD programme and development opportunities for all staff at the academy.

The Academy encourages the students and staff to live the core values of character, courage and conscience in our community and beyond.

The Academy has an excellent staff who are highly motivated, committed and happy.

HGAED is a great place to work.

At a time when there is so much attention, deservedly so, on teacher wellbeing and workloads, the Academy is committed to ensuring staff have a good work-life balance by reducing unnecessary admin work and meetings.

Time and resources are dedicated to staff wellbeing and development, ranging from NPQSL qualifications to meditation and teacher hacks such as whole class feedback to reduce workload.

The Federation is looking for a leader who shares our commitment to developing themselves personally as well as professionally, who are open to feedback and development and share our vision for our whole community.

The Federation would love you to be part of the transformation of our students' lives.

Main Areas of Responsibility

As Principal, you will need to provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning to raise standards of achievement.

The Principal's effective leadership will result in an academy where:

There is a positive ethos that reflects the Academy's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning, and good relationships
Staff, governors and parents have confidence in the leadership and management of the Academy
Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices
The life of the Academy and the curriculum effectively promote 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 to ensuring that finance and administration are effective, and the carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes

Qualifications & Experience

The successful applicant must have a proven track record of school improvement, and have gained successful previous experience in leading, or as part of, an SLT to transform a school and raise outcomes.

We are looking for a strong communicator who can demonstrate strengths in engaging with and inspiring not just staff, but also students and parents of the local community.

You will provide the leadership and management necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning to further raise standards of achievement.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who ideally has: