Principal - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hartley, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-2511-72L
• Posted:06/03/2019
• Pay:Highly competitive (neg.) + performance bonus
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:18/03/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:21 and 22 March 2019

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We have a rare and truly exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced senior leader as the successor who will continue to build and evolve our unique and inspirational place of learning at Hartley Primary Academy.  Our ideal candidate will be an existing senior leader with considerable experience. We are looking for an exceptionally talented leader who will use their energy and vision to make a real impact, achieving outstanding outcomes for our students and ensuring that the school maintains and exceeds current standards and achievements.  

The successful candidate will play a huge part in accelerating the future development of the school into an outstanding provider of education, and will demonstrate real ambition to improve the life chances of the students at Hartley Primary Academy.  

Our successful candidate will receive encouragement, support and guidance not only to develop the school but also your own career.  Ample opportunities are available enabling you to establish and strengthen solid working relationships with senior leaders across the wider Trust.  

Click here to view the full Recruitment Pack.  

We wish to hear from you if you really want to change our education world and are:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success;
• a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
• confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
• able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
• approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
• able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

• a competitive salary along with private healthcare and an opportunity to earn a performance bonus;
• an exciting LAT career path with opportunities for further progression in the future;
• security and support on your journey from close collaboration with a small central executive and a larger group of talented Principals to share best practice and innovation.

For further information and to discuss the role informally with the CEO, Simon Beamish, please contact his Executive Assistant, Emma Johnson on emma.johnson@latrust.org.uk to arrange a phone call or meeting.  

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th March 2019 at 9.00am.   Interviews and assessment activities are scheduled to take place on Friday 22nd March 2019, but we ask applicants to also keep Thursday 21st March 2019 available in the event of a two-day selection process.   If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Olivia Couzins (Head of Recruitment and Talent Management) on 01634 412 240 or olivia.couzins@latrust.org.uk

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Hartley is a happy, thriving and “OUTSTANDING” (Ofsted rated) primary school based in Kent. We inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. We have an amazing team of teachers and teaching assistants and we have recently been accredited as an IB World School , giving us scope to teach in a creative way. Learning is enriched and embedded through the use of our lovely outdoor environment, consisting of woodlands, a pond and grassy areas, which not only supports development but also helps our children’s sense of well-being. Our aim is to create a positive, stimulating and happy learning environment with spacious buildings and grounds, enabling children to succeed and realise their full potential. We promote their academic, spiritual, moral, cultural and physical development to prepare them for future opportunities, responsibilities and experiences.

We are committed to providing all children with the same opportunities, regardless of gender, race, creed or culture. We are wholly committed to creating a learning environment which is safe and secure, stimulating and exciting, in order that our children come to school with a feeling of anticipation and enthusiasm.

"Our motto – ‘Happy, Positive Achievers – Creating a better world together’ underpins the values for all in the academy and that we want to be able to provide all the support our children need to achieve this both emotionally and academically. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and growth". - Stuart Mitchell, Principal

"Pupils are incredibly enthusiastic in lessons, and the school is a calm and purposeful environment. They behave excellently because they firmly believe in the school’s values and recognise how they help them to do well in school." - Ofsted, 2023

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Talent Manager)
• Address:Round Ash Way, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BT
• Telephone: 01474 702742
• Email: info@hartley.latrust.org.uk

Fax: 01474 702742