Do you want to join a team that provides outstanding leadership, strategic direction and support to some of the best schools in the country? Do you want to play your part in delivering outstanding learning and teaching to young people in disadvantaged communities? If so, joining the Star team might just be the best career move you ever make. Star Academies is looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join our team. As Executive Principal, you will provide strategic leadership across designated secondary schools in Birmingham while also serving as the principal of your base home school. Who we re looking for We are looking for a tenacious and driven leader with a proven track record of leading and supporting children to achieve outstanding results - someone who shares the trust s vision and the belief that all young people, if nurtured and given the right opportunities, can achieve excellence in their academic studies and personal and leadership development. You will have: Degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status. Substantial experience of senior leadership and management within and across school settings. Experience of successful leadership of change management within a school. The ability to create, and secure commitment to, a clear vision for an effective and high achieving school. The ability to lead and manage people to work towards common goals. About Star Academies Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans. Find out more Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please contact Daniel Burgess, Lead Resourcing Partner by calling 0330 313 9150 or emailing daniel.burgessstaracademies.org Key Dates Closing Date: Tuesday, 04 February 2025 at midnight. Assessment Centre Date: Friday, 14 February 2025. Proposed Start Date: Thursday, 01 May 2025. Application Process To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Our Commitment Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.