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Principal - Vanguard School

Job details
Posting date: 21 May 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 June 2025
Location: London, SE11 6QH
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a3fc27fe-8b3f-499d-ae83-f089f634c2d3

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be a will be a visionary who can promote a culture of excellence, champion inclusivity and diversity and drive aspirations of students and staff. You will be a fabulous leader who enjoys working collaboratively with central colleagues and others schools to bring fresh ideas and inspire others to achieve their best. We are looking for an ethical leader who demonstrates integrity and embodies our values of courage, determination, and teamwork.

What the school offers its staff

Our success depends on our skilled and dedicated staff. We offer a competitive salary and pension, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being. More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.

Further details about the role

We are a forward-thinking Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking a new Principal to advance our school in its next stage of development. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspirational leader within specialist education to shape the future direction of the school and lead the way in transforming the lives of autistic children and young people.

As Principal, you will play a key role in the leadership of the school, providing professional leadership, vision, direction and management of the school; leading, motivating and inspiring a staff team to work together to provide the highest standard of autism specific education. You will help us build a true community school, developing our links with parents, community groups, local authorities, and other schools in the region. You will also contribute and benefit from our professional networks across the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Liberty Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.