Location
London - Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, South London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking a Principal to join Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, an Outstanding academy, starting September 2024. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of excellence and championing the needs of our most disadvantaged students. This leadership position involves overseeing the academy’s teaching and learning quality as well as managing the Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Teaching School Hub, which delivers professional teaching development across Croydon, Sutton, Epsom and Ewell. As part of the Harris Federation, the leading multi-academy trust in the country, you will collaborate with over 80 experienced school leaders committed to transforming lives across London and Essex. You will benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, professional development, and support, including mentoring from an Executive Principal and opportunities to progress to Executive Principalship or complete your NPQEL. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace serves 1,300 students aged 11-18 from diverse boroughs, with a large sixth form of nearly 400 students. The academy has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas and is known for its motto ‘All Can Achieve’, reflecting its commitment to supporting every member of the community to reach their potential. You will lead an academy with a positive ethos, strong community links, and a comprehensive induction and training programme through the Harris Federation. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing school and contribute to the wider educational landscape through the Teaching School Hub.

Experience
Proven track record of school improvement and successful leadership within a Senior Leadership Team to transform schools and raise outcomes. Experience in raising attainment in an urban, multi-ethnic environment, particularly in English, Mathematics, Literacy, and Numeracy. Strong communicator with the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, and parents.

About you
Committed to high achievement and effective teaching and learning. Able to foster a positive ethos and build confidence among staff, governors, and parents. Collaborative and accountable, with a focus on continuous improvement and community engagement. Motivated to lead curriculum development and promote students’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status and Degree. Further relevant professional studies or qualifications such as NPQH are desirable. Thorough knowledge of current curriculum developments and pupil learning strategies. Leadership experience in curriculum development, monitoring, and evaluation.