Executive Principal
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ed59d2e5-3e08-4f6d-bafb-86552dc3c219 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an Executive Principal with substantial experience as a secondary Headteacher/ Principal and a keen understanding of what it takes to lead multiple schools within a multi-academy trust.
Core Purpose
The Executive Principal will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of their designated school (Great Sankey High School) and the leadership of school improvement projects across the Trust, as directed by the Chief Executive Officer. Specific wider Trust responsibilities will be determined based upon the strengths of the postholder and the needs of the Trust. Responsibilities may be subject to change in the future depending on the developing needs of the Trust/Designated School(s). The Executive Principal will promote the Trust’s culture and ethos and ensure the highest standards and expectations in teaching, learning, behaviour management and community engagement., in keeping with Trustees’ vision.
What the school offers its staff
Great Sankey High School was judged as ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in March 2023. We aim to continue a journey of improvement andtransformation,and I am determined to provide an exceptional quality of education and culture for all students, with the ambition that all will excel both academically and as aspirational and inspirational young people. There is no better time to join us, as a colleague, aleader,or a student.
Our philosophy is grounded equally in securing the highest professional standards and supporting and caring for all professionals. Great Sankey High School is afoundingmember of the Omega Multi- AcademyTrust,and all staffbenefitfrom exceptional networks and opportunities. A broad and varied professional development package is available, driven by the latest educational research with a focus on the development of allprofessionals at each career stage. Colleagues who train withusgrow with us and progress with us.
The school is situated close to local transport links and is easily accessible from areas in the North-West.Our School has beenoversubscribedfora number ofyears and now boasts over 2100 students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5.
The school has Barrow HallCollege;a large schoolbased inthe sixthform. Students and staff are incredibly proud of their school and are determined to work together to secure further improvements and achievements.
Great Sankey High School benefits from increasingly impressive facilities and ongoing projects. The school has seen significant investment in a building and refurbishment programme,resulting in a range of new specialist science classrooms and new sports accommodation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking to appoint an Executive Principal with substantial experience as a secondary Headteacher/ Principal and a keen understanding of what it takes to lead multiple schools within a multi-academy trust.
Core Purpose
The Executive Principal will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of their designated school (Great Sankey High School) and the leadership of school improvement projects across the Trust, as directed by the Chief Executive Officer. Specific wider Trust responsibilities will be determined based upon the strengths of the postholder and the needs of the Trust. Responsibilities may be subject to change in the future depending on the developing needs of the Trust/Designated School(s). The Executive Principal will promote the Trust’s culture and ethos and ensure the highest standards and expectations in teaching, learning, behaviour management and community engagement., in keeping with Trustees’ vision.
What the school offers its staff
Great Sankey High School was judged as ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in March 2023. We aim to continue a journey of improvement andtransformation,and I am determined to provide an exceptional quality of education and culture for all students, with the ambition that all will excel both academically and as aspirational and inspirational young people. There is no better time to join us, as a colleague, aleader,or a student.
Our philosophy is grounded equally in securing the highest professional standards and supporting and caring for all professionals. Great Sankey High School is afoundingmember of the Omega Multi- AcademyTrust,and all staffbenefitfrom exceptional networks and opportunities. A broad and varied professional development package is available, driven by the latest educational research with a focus on the development of allprofessionals at each career stage. Colleagues who train withusgrow with us and progress with us.
The school is situated close to local transport links and is easily accessible from areas in the North-West.Our School has beenoversubscribedfora number ofyears and now boasts over 2100 students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5.
The school has Barrow HallCollege;a large schoolbased inthe sixthform. Students and staff are incredibly proud of their school and are determined to work together to secure further improvements and achievements.
Great Sankey High School benefits from increasingly impressive facilities and ongoing projects. The school has seen significant investment in a building and refurbishment programme,resulting in a range of new specialist science classrooms and new sports accommodation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.