Principal

We are seeking an inspiring, talented and dynamic senior leader who is ready to take their next step in their leadership career in a successful, creative school with a dedicated team of colleagues.  

As Principal, you will have responsibility for the leadership and management of the school. You will be able to inspire and motivate staff to share the ambitions and high expectations for the school and will be able to work in partnership with parents and children to ensure the school serves its community.  You will promote the vision and direction of the school enabling it to build on its successes.

Blakesley CE Primary school is a small village primary school at the heart of the community. It seeks to provide the highest quality education for each and every child, through an engaging, responsive and tailored curriculum, enabling all to achieve their full potential.

Blakesley is proud to be a member of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), a forward thinking academy trust which is fully committed to the ‘flourishing of all’. The Trust regards developing people as a key priority in order to achieve educational excellence. Hence, the Trust  invests in people to develop their individual skills and talents; all members of staff are appreciated and valued for the part they play in a highly effective team.

The Trust is looking to recruit someone who:

• has recent, successful middle / senior leadership experience looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their leadership career
• is an excellent communicator and is able to build effective partnerships with families, staff, governors and the wider community
• ensures all children feel safe, happy, and able to learn
• shows excellence in teaching and learning
• has an understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children

• is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies
• has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently and above all is a committed team member
• has the skills to lead, improve and sustain achievement for all children and is willing to embrace and promote the Christian ethos of the school
• has a flexible approach to working
• is driven, ambitious and enthusiastic.

In return, we can offer you:

• enthusiastic and motivated learners who care for each other and are proud of their school
• a high quality, committed staff team who are passionate about ‘making a difference’
• a school that is highly committed to serving its community
• a large trust, spanning Northamptonshire, Rutland and Peterborough, that is highly committed to professional development and provides access to a range of developmental and career opportunities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

The Trust welcomes interest from any senior leader / teacher from a church school / non-church school who shares the school’s values.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or to arrange a visit, please feel free to contact Gill Broughton, Director of Education: gill.broughton@pdet.org.uk

More information about the school can be found on the following website: https://www.blakesleyprimary.org.uk

Closing Date – Thursday 2nd May 2024

Interviews Scheduled –   8th May 2024

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and successful applicants will need to provide two references and undergo a DBS and medical check provided by the school.