Dynamic School Principal - Lead Learning & Wellbeing

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of local pension scheme

Opportunities for development and pro­

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Enquire Learning Trust invites applications for a Principal at Welholme Academy in Wakefield. The post is a permanent appointment with a focus on raising academic achievement and pupil wellbeing.

The successful candidate will lead with integrity, energy and strategic vision to drive sustained school improvement. Applicants should hold QTS and have at least five years of classroom experience, plus a proven track record of whole‑school leadership and staff development.

Qualifications

• Be a highly motivated leader with integrity, creativity and resilience.
• Holder of QTS with at least 5 years of classroom experience.
• Drive improvement through strategic vision and effective team empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to progress the school.
• Lead whole‑school development initiatives with demonstrable pupil progress impact.
• Develop and empower colleagues to achieve clear expectations.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils and the wider community.
• Ensure decisions prioritise the welfare and learning of children.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

People development

Change management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

The Enquire Learning Trust invites applications for a Principal at Welholme Academy in Wakefield. The post is a permanent appointment with a focus on raising academic achievement and pupil wellbeing.

The successful candidate will lead with integrity, energy and strategic vision to drive sustained school improvement. Applicants should hold QTS and have at least five years of classroom experience, plus a proven track record of whole‑school leadership and staff development.