This is a brand-new post that will bring the Senior Leadership Team of our growing academy to a total of six members: the Principal; two Vice Principals; and three Assistant Principals. There is also an Extended Leadership Team, made up of the Core Subject Heads of Faculty and our SENDCo.
So, who are we looking for?
First and foremost, you are a dynamic, hands-on, strategic leader who can skilfully lead across any area of the academy’s continuing development and day-to-day-operations. You are likely to have the ambition to lead your own school in the future, and as such, be keen to gain experience in all areas of the academy leadership in the coming years. Therefore, the specific portfolio for this post will be determined once we have secured the very best candidate who will have transferrable, versatile skills.
Why work for Houlton?
· A caring school on a 20 acre, green-field campus that is small enough to know every pupil’s name and story, yet large enough to offer an exciting breadth of curriculum, including our brand new Sixth Form, which launches in September 2026.
· You’ll be working within a community of passionate, committed colleagues who genuinely support each other.
· A staff well-being team implements various strategies to boost staff engagement including various activities, events, conferences, and many other staff benefits.
· Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in the successful and expanding Transforming Lives Educational Trust, a growing Multi-academy Trust based within the local community.
What next?
We want to hear from you if you are as excited as we are about this fresh opportunity within our successful and growing Trust. In return, we can offer the right candidate the chance to work within our innovative and forward-thinking Trust as well as offering excellent professional development and progression.
We encourage you to consider the information in the attached pack carefully and use it to picture yourself within the role at Houlton. Should you wish to discuss any element of the pack in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application.