Principal
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hayes, UB3 4LQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0d3f0199-b448-4fed-9589-adcec13343eb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Principal
Salary (actual): £84,769 - £97,531
Grade: L19 – L25
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Cranford Park Academy is seeking to appoint enthusiastic professionals, who have high expectations of themselves and their pupils, and are committed to improving the lives of our children. Our partnership with The Park Federation Academy Trust means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a warm and vibrant multi-cultural primary school.
The Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and conscientious Principal, with a track record of success in and experience of primary education, to drive our vision and ambitions for the children and families in the local community.
What the school offers its staff
Our new Principal will enjoy local assistance from the Academy’s committed Governors and staff Team. In addition, active collaborative working across the schools in the MAT – a hallmark of The Park Federation – will provide a supportive, stimulating and collegial educational home for the successful candidate.
Our new Principal will put the children’s learning and well-being at the forefront of all that they do and be a true leader and role model for colleagues, pupils and the wider school community.
For the right candidate, we will offer
• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents/carers and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).
Please contact the school to arrange a visit. Please visit the school website to complete an application form.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Principal
Salary (actual): £84,769 - £97,531
Grade: L19 – L25
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Cranford Park Academy is seeking to appoint enthusiastic professionals, who have high expectations of themselves and their pupils, and are committed to improving the lives of our children. Our partnership with The Park Federation Academy Trust means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a warm and vibrant multi-cultural primary school.
The Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and conscientious Principal, with a track record of success in and experience of primary education, to drive our vision and ambitions for the children and families in the local community.
What the school offers its staff
Our new Principal will enjoy local assistance from the Academy’s committed Governors and staff Team. In addition, active collaborative working across the schools in the MAT – a hallmark of The Park Federation – will provide a supportive, stimulating and collegial educational home for the successful candidate.
Our new Principal will put the children’s learning and well-being at the forefront of all that they do and be a true leader and role model for colleagues, pupils and the wider school community.
For the right candidate, we will offer
• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents/carers and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).
Please contact the school to arrange a visit. Please visit the school website to complete an application form.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 12pm
Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.