Principal

Rushden Academy is a thriving community school looking to appoint a new principal with high expectations to lead the academy into the next stage of its development. Our ambition is to become an outstanding first choice local academy, which encourages a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
We are an aspirational and inclusive 11 – 18 academy with tremendous potential. Now part of the Tove Learning Trust, we work with other trust schools and share experiences across all aspects of pupil life so that they achieve the very best they can.
Currently the number of pupils on roll is 852 but parental engagement is much improved and pupil numbers are growing. 2023 outcomes were average and the school is making positive steps to continue improving examination results.

A dynamic and creative individual, you will have a track record of success as a school/academy leader. You may be an experienced headteacher looking for a new challenge or alternatively a deputy headteacher/vice principal ready for the next step. Either way your exceptional people skills and the ability to establish relationships with diverse communities of pupils and families will have been key to your progress to date.
You will benefit from an enthusiastic, energetic and committed leadership team and a supportive staff. As part of the Tove Learning Trust, you will also have support from the trust’s family of schools, a network of specialist school improvement directors, and the guidance of an exceptional CEO with a deep understanding of academy leadership. Tove Learning Trust is part of the SWAN training school alliance providing access to CPD and further qualifications.
Closing date: Thursday 9th May 2024
Interview dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17 May 2024.