Principal

Teaching Vacancies; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is seeking a Principal for Trinity Academy St Peter’s who will lead strategic initiatives and improve student outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to inclusive education. Responsibilities include monitoring pupil progress, leading the improvement plan, and collaborating with staff. This role offers competitive pay of £75,048 - £86,803 per annum and opportunities for professional development. Start date is Easter 2026, with applications closing on 23 January 2026.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development programme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership network

Qualifications

• Evidence of regular and appropriate professional development.
• Proven track record of responsibility for school performance.
• Experience in leading performance processes and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development of the academy.
• Monitor and review outcomes for pupil progress and achievement.
• Lead the academy improvement plan and drive excellence in teaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Self-management

Education

Graduate or equivalent qualifications

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Job Title: Principal

KEY CRITERIA

Qualifications & Experience

• evidence of regular and appropriate professional development, including leadership / management training
• graduate or equivalent qualifications
• experienced senior leader with proven track record of responsibility for an area of whole school performance
• successful involvement in leading performance processes and data analysis
• successful experience of leading and managing change, innovation and achieving high performance

Leadership & Management

• inspirational leader with a commitment to academy improvement and changing outcomes for young people
• innovative approaches to working with students, parents, staff and other stakeholders
• prioritise, plan and organise
• direct and co-ordinate the work of others
• set high standards and provide a role model for students and staff
• deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts
• a commitment to an open and collaborative style of management

Knowledge & Understanding

• the principles and characteristics of successful academies
• the principles and practices of strategic and operational planning and delivery
• effective and efficient financial management
• effective review and evaluation procedures

Personal Qualities

• a commitment to inclusive education and the wider educational landscape
• evident enjoyment in working with young people and their families
• empathy in relation to the needs of the academy and the local community
• ability to inspire confidence in staff, students, parents and others
• adaptability to changing circumstances/new ideas
• reliability, integrity and stamina
• resilience and perspective
• personal impact and presence

Communication Skills

• ability to articulate strategic vision, ethos and values to a range of stakeholders
• ability and presence to make points clearly, listen, understand and respond in a variety of situations.
• negotiate and consult fairly and effectively
• develop and manage good communication systems
• communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audience

Decision and judgement making Skills

• make decisions based on analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant data and information
• demonstrate good judgement in a leadership or management role
• think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate, identify and solve problems

Self-Management Skills

• prioritise and manage own time effectively
• work under pressure and to deadlines

What the school offers its staff

Trinity Academy St Peter’s

Principal

Leadership L16 - L22 (£75,048 - £86,803 per annum)

Trinity Multi Academy Trust has a clear and compelling vision: to make a difference to the communities we serve. We achieve this by inspiring every student to fulfil their potential and by keeping our values at the core of what we do - Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

The trust currently comprises of 11 academies, including secondary, primary and further education. We are also home to Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Education and have strong plans for further growth. This is an exciting time to join our trust!

Trinity Academy St Peter’s joined the Trust in September 2020 as our third primary academy. Guided by our shared values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, our vision is that all children and adults are “Proud to be Growing and Succeeding Together”. The academy is a vibrant, inclusive and caring learning community, committed to providing every pupil with an exceptional start to their education. Our ethos places strong relationships, high expectations and personal development at the centre of school life.

As Principal you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the direction and development of the academy
• Monitor, evaluate and review outcomes to ensure strong pupil progress and achievement
• Lead and contribute to the academy improvement plan, taking responsibility for delegated areas
• Drive excellence in Teaching and Learning, supporting and developing all staff
• Actively promote and model the values, vision and Christian ethos of the academy

What can we offer you?

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.
• An outstanding professional development programme, supported by Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Maths.
• Clear opportunities for development and career progression.
• The support of a strong and experienced leadership network, both within the academy and across the Trust
• A proven suite of school improvement strategies e.g. Behaviour for Learning (BfL), which ensures a calm and productive learning environment.

Start date: Easter 2026

Closing date: 8am Friday 23 January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026

Apply now! For more information on the academy and this role, and to download an application pack, please visit our website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies

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): Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check Online and social media checks Qualifications Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Childcare disqualification Health assessment You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

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