Principal: Inspiring Leader for a Centenary-Ready School

Shorefields; Gosfield; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gosfield School in Essex seeks to appoint the tenth Principal to lead our thriving all-through day school of around 370 pupils aged 2 to 18, as we prepare for our centenary in 2029.

The successful candidate will bring proven senior leadership, exceptional classroom practice, strategic vision from Nursery to Upper Sixth, and the ability to represent the school to current and prospective families while upholding safeguarding and financial governance.

Qualifications

• Seasoned school leader with outstanding classroom practice.
• Inspiring leadership with focus on Teaching and Learning.
• Strategic thinker with a vision for Nursery to Upper Sixth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governors and Senior Leadership Team across academic, pastoral, finance, operations and admissions.
• Represent and market the School to current and prospective families.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection compliance across the school.
• Oversee teaching and learning excellence and financial stewardship.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff motivation

Safeguarding knowledge

Financial literacy

Public representation

Education

NPQH or equivalent senior leadership qualification

Job description

Gosfield School in Essex seeks to appoint the tenth Principal to lead our thriving all-through day school of around 370 pupils aged 2 to 18, as we prepare for our centenary in 2029.

The successful candidate will bring proven senior leadership, exceptional classroom practice, strategic vision from Nursery to Upper Sixth, and the ability to represent the school to current and prospective families while upholding safeguarding and financial governance.