Regional Director & Executive Principal — Strategic Leader

Star Academies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Academies is seeking a Regional Director and Executive Principal to provide strategic leadership across a school cluster in Greater Manchester. You will shape the trust's strategy, contribute to policy development and lead school leaders to secure high standards and national top-5% performance aspirations.

The role requires a proven track record as a successful Principal, strong change management and partnership development, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a successful Principal in a secondary setting; experience in primary is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to lead, manage, develop and inspire school leaders to secure top 5% national performance.
• Ability to support Principals and school leaders to manage change rapidly and sustainably.
• Record of school improvement and school-to-school support strategies.
• Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
• Understanding of wider partnerships in localities and regions.
• Commitment to mission, vision and values.
• Flexibility to adapt to different contexts to bring out the best in others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to the trust's strategic direction and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership to a school cluster within the trust.
• Ensure high standards and outcomes across schools in the cluster.

Skills

Principal leadership

Leadership of leaders

Change management

School improvement

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Values alignment

Adaptability

Job description

Star Academies is seeking a Regional Director and Executive Principal to provide strategic leadership across a school cluster in Greater Manchester. You will shape the trust's strategy, contribute to policy development and lead school leaders to secure high standards and national top-5% performance aspirations.

The role requires a proven track record as a successful Principal, strong change management and partnership development, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and equality.