Principal

This position could suit either a current Principal/Headteacher or an experienced Deputy looking to progress into their first principalship. For first time Principals, we will provide support, coaching and individual mentoring from a highly experienced Harris Executive Principal to help you succeed in post.

We also offer a variety of CPD programmes toassist you in achieving your visionand future goals. For those thinking ahead to Executive Principalship, we can also offer you the chance to complete your NPQEL via our Harris Institute of Teaching & Leadership.

The successful individual will join a highly progressive forward thinking multi academy trust, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the country’s most experienced, knowledgeable and committed education practitioners., 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

We have an exciting Principal opportunity at Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley starting Easter or September 2025. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced senior leader to join our highly successful Outstanding academy where both staff and students thrive., The successful applicant must have a proven track record of school improvement, and have gained successful previous experience in leading, or as part of, anSLTto 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:

• Qualified Teacher Status, Degree, Further relevant professional studies

• Relevant Further Degree or NPQH

• 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, multi-ethnic environment

• Track record of raising standards in English and Mathematics and good knowledge of raising standards in Literacy and Numeracy