Principal

Required for January 2025 or earlier by negotiation

Principal

L37 to L43

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Principal to lead our remarkable school.

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an Alternative Provision based in the South of Leeds that has changed the face of Alternative Provision, both locally and nationally. Opened in September 2017, The Stephen Longfellow Academy serves schools across Leeds to support some of the most vulnerable young people in the city, across the primary and secondary age-range, to re-engage with education by following a bespoke curriculum offer that reopens the doors of opportunity that were, at one point, firmly closed. This is because our exceptional team of staff create personalised pathways that combine an academically rich curriculum with personalised therapeutic support. This allows significant numbers of students to re-engage in mainstream education or successfully enter further education, employment or training.

Inspected in October 2019, inspectors told us that, 'Leaders want the very best for pupils and have established an effective alternative provision in a short period of time. They are working together well to make this school even better for the benefit of its pupils and their families.' They also judged all areas of the academy to be Good. We strongly believe that the provision has developed significantly since this time and the demand for places at The Stephen Longfellow Academy also aligns with this view. We are seeking a committed and passionate leader who will further build on this and ensure that, year upon year, pupils at The Stephen Longfellow Academy receive an outstanding experience and that the provision remains one which is highly respected by all stakeholders and an enjoyable place to work.

If you're as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs) or by email to christine.watson@tgat.org.uk.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 16 September 2024 (noon)

Interview date: Tuesday 24 September 2024

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an Alternative Provision based in the South of Leeds that has changed the face of Alternative Provision, both locally and nationally. Opened in September 2017, The Stephen Longfellow Academy serves schools across Leeds to support some of the most vulnerable young people in the city, across the primary and secondary age-range, to re-engage with education by following a bespoke curriculum offer that reopens the doors of opportunity that were, at one point, firmly closed. This is because our exceptional team of staff create personalised pathways that combine an academically rich curriculum with personalised therapeutic support. This allows significant numbers of students to re-engage in mainstream education or successfully enter further education, employment or training.

Inspected in October 2019, inspectors told us that, 'Leaders want the very best for pupils and have established an effective alternative provision in a short period of time. They are working together well to make this school even better for the benefit of its pupils and their families.' They also judged all areas of the academy to be Good. We strongly believe that the provision has developed significantly since this time and the demand for places at The Stephen Longfellow Academy also aligns with this view. We are seeking a committed and passionate leader who will further build on this and ensure that, year upon year, pupils at The Stephen Longfellow Academy receive an outstanding experience and that the provision remains one which is highly respected by all stakeholders and an enjoyable place to work.