Post: Principal
Location: Chapeltown Academy
Pay scale: Leadership Pay Range L20-L26 (£70,733 - £81,927)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Start date: January 2024
*Please note we can only accept and consider applications made using the Minerva Learning Trust Leadership Application Form found on the Trust and school websites. Please do not apply for this post through indeed
Minerva Learning Trust is an expanding Sheffield based Multi Academy Trust with a vision of providing outstanding education for all the students within our schools. The Trust is passionate that all students should see their time in education as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost. The Trust employs just under 800 staff across our schools and Central Team and we are committed to providing career opportunities and professional development which allows people to make a positive contribution to the delivery of our vision.
Chapeltown Academy is a successful and inclusive 16-18 Academy located in the North of Sheffield.
Following the retirement of the current postholder, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative We are looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative, passionate and proven leader to lead Chapeltown Academy on the next stage of its journey.
The successful candidate will have:
- belief in the worth and potential of every student
- the ability to implement and secure change successfully
- excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and inspire colleagues
- a passion and drive for improvement
- experience of growing quality Post 16 provision to meet the needs of the community
In return we can offer you:
- a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
- mentoring by and support from an experienced CEO and Trust Central Team
- support of fellow Headteachers and staff from across the Trust and the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust
- the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people
- access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust
This will be a challenging but rewarding role, with the opportunity to really make your mark. If you have the vision, experience and resilience to lead our Academy forward, we would love to hear from you. Candidates can find out more about the Trust and our schools via the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk.
Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the Academy or contact the CEO for an informal discussion. To arrange a visit or discussion, please email Sara Bailey at sbailey@minervalearningtrust.co.uk.
The closing date is Monday 18 th September 2023 at 9am. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th September at Chapeltown Academy and Wednesday 27th September 2023 at the Trust Central Office.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.
Further information is available by contacting Ruby Valerio-Depledge Trust HR and Payroll Officer, via e-mail: hr@minervalearningtrust.co.uk.
The application form and information pack are available on the Trust website www.minervalearningtrust.co.uk Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy as your application will not be considered. Please address in your application the elements stated in the job description, person specification particularly the areas linked to the domains of the National Headteachers Standards. Your personal statement should be no more than two sides of A4.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £70,733.00-£81,927.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/09/2023
