Principal (Great Yarmouth)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Points 33-36 (£113,646 - £122,306 per annum) + Performance Related Bonus |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Inspiration Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | FEB20264875 |
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Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Points 33-36 (£113,646 - £122,306 per annum) + Performance Related Bonus
Inspire, Lead, Achieve
Start Date: September 2026
We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven Secondary School Principal to lead our school into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity for an inspiring leader to shape culture, drive excellence, and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
As Principal, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and inclusion.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide inspirational and values-driven strategic and operational leadership to achieve high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour, and inclusion.
- Serve as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
- Lead, develop, and manage staff effectively, including performance management, professional development, and high-performing team building.
- Set ambitious targets and drive continuous improvement in pupil outcomes, curriculum quality, and overall school standards.
- Manage school resources efficiently, ensuring effective financial planning, premises management, and compliance with Trust policies.
- Foster positive relationships with Academy Committee Members, trustees, parents and carers, the local community, and external partners to strengthen school impact and reputation.
- Maintain a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and equity, embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across all aspects of school life.
- Ensure the school is inspection-ready, with robust policies, record-keeping, and governance practices in place.
- Lead change and innovation with good judgement, creativity, and strategic vision to respond to challenges and opportunities.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced and inspirational school leader with Qualified Teacher Status and a strong academic background, ideally supported by further professional qualifications such as NPQH. They will have a proven track record of raising standards and outcomes for all pupils, with a deep understanding of inclusion and experience leading staff development. Skilled in strategic planning, school improvement, and performance management, they will be able to motivate, develop, and inspire teams while managing change effectively. They will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, using data to set ambitious but achievable targets, and possess the vision and resilience to maintain a disciplined, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher with a degree and proven experience as a senior leader in a high-performing school, driving improvements in pupil outcomes.
- Strong understanding of inclusive education and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils.
- Skilled in strategic leadership, school improvement, and staff development, able to motivate and inspire teams while managing change.
- Experienced in budget management, performance management, and data-driven decision-making to achieve ambitious targets.
- Demonstrates resilience, excellent prioritisation and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Additional professional qualifications such as NPQH or further relevant degrees.
- Leadership and management experience across more than one school or within a Trust/academy structure.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. The report highlighted that "Pupils at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy are proud to attend the school. It provides them with a safe and structured environment. It is a place where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential."
Over the last four rounds of Year 7 admissions, the school has become oversubscribed with first-choice pupils. Our current job opportunities reflect this growth and our ongoing commitment to supporting students from our local community.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Louise Jackson, Secondary Director (louisejackson@inspirationtrust.org).
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Thursday 12th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Inspire, Lead, Achieve
Start Date: September 2026
We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven Secondary School Principal to lead our school into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity for an inspiring leader to shape culture, drive excellence, and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
As Principal, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and inclusion.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide inspirational and values-driven strategic and operational leadership to achieve high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour, and inclusion.
- Serve as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
- Lead, develop, and manage staff effectively, including performance management, professional development, and high-performing team building.
- Set ambitious targets and drive continuous improvement in pupil outcomes, curriculum quality, and overall school standards.
- Manage school resources efficiently, ensuring effective financial planning, premises management, and compliance with Trust policies.
- Foster positive relationships with Academy Committee Members, trustees, parents and carers, the local community, and external partners to strengthen school impact and reputation.
- Maintain a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and equity, embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across all aspects of school life.
- Ensure the school is inspection-ready, with robust policies, record-keeping, and governance practices in place.
- Lead change and innovation with good judgement, creativity, and strategic vision to respond to challenges and opportunities.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced and inspirational school leader with Qualified Teacher Status and a strong academic background, ideally supported by further professional qualifications such as NPQH. They will have a proven track record of raising standards and outcomes for all pupils, with a deep understanding of inclusion and experience leading staff development. Skilled in strategic planning, school improvement, and performance management, they will be able to motivate, develop, and inspire teams while managing change effectively. They will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, using data to set ambitious but achievable targets, and possess the vision and resilience to maintain a disciplined, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher with a degree and proven experience as a senior leader in a high-performing school, driving improvements in pupil outcomes.
- Strong understanding of inclusive education and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils.
- Skilled in strategic leadership, school improvement, and staff development, able to motivate and inspire teams while managing change.
- Experienced in budget management, performance management, and data-driven decision-making to achieve ambitious targets.
- Demonstrates resilience, excellent prioritisation and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Additional professional qualifications such as NPQH or further relevant degrees.
- Leadership and management experience across more than one school or within a Trust/academy structure.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. The report highlighted that "Pupils at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy are proud to attend the school. It provides them with a safe and structured environment. It is a place where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential."
Over the last four rounds of Year 7 admissions, the school has become oversubscribed with first-choice pupils. Our current job opportunities reflect this growth and our ongoing commitment to supporting students from our local community.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Louise Jackson, Secondary Director (louisejackson@inspirationtrust.org).
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Thursday 12th March 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.