Principal

This role is an exciting and rare opportunity to really make a difference - the primary and secondary schools are part way through becoming an all through school, and the appointment of the new leader is central to fully delivering the vision of the governors and BEST. Creating a genuine all-through school, with a unique offer to parents in Bedford, will be both challenging and demanding, but offers the right candidate a rare opportunity to really make your mark and leave a lasting legacy.

The successful candidate will lead this change process with a passion for making a difference in the academy and will ultimately deliver the best education for our young people.

The core purpose of the Principal role is to provide professional leadership and management for the academy that reflects the vision, values and beliefs of the Trust. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the academy’s work.

The Principal will:

• Provide vision, leadership and direction for the academy
• Ensure the academy provides a learning environment that promotes and secures excellent teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour
• Produce a balanced budget for the academy for each financial year, for approval by the Board, and ensure that all expenditure is within the agreed budget
• Ensure that the academy is prepared for regular inspections and audits, e.g. Ofsted, H&S, and Safeguarding
• Create a safe and productive learning environment which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils and staff
• Work effectively with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, Central Services and the Local Committee of the Board

The Principal will be responsible for securing high standards and delivering exceptional outcomes in all aspects of the work of the academy.