Overview
Post: Principal • Contract Type: Permanent • Salary Range: Leadership Range L13 L19 (£69,596 £80,655 FTE) • Working Type: Full Time • Base: Hazlehurst Primary Academy, Geoffrey Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9PQ
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
About NET
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Role context
Northern Education Trust and Hazlehurst Academy are seeking to appoint a talented, inspirational leader with proven success in raising standards, developing staff and driving continuous improvement. The academy was judged inadequate by Ofsted in March 2023 and has since joined Northern Education Trust and gone through a period of positive transformational change. Hazlehurst Academy is now unrecognisable from the report and has achieved unprecedented outcomes for children this year - leaders are extremely proud of the academy in all areas.
This is an exciting time for a motivating and dynamic leader to continue the academy’s journey to excellence. We are seeking a leader that values clear communication with a relentless focus on high standards who puts what is best for children at the centre of decision making. The successful candidate will have the drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people and future generations. Reporting directly to the Executive Principal, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and a continued focus on high outcomes for all. This will be underpinned by our vision “We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for our children. By doing this, we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.”
We require a strong, inspirational leader who is an outstanding primary practitioner and who has a proven track record of raising attainment and progress. You must have the passion, drive and commitment to develop the academy further, building upon what has already been achieved. You will join a friendly and supportive family of academies with access to a network of leaders for shared best practice; a team of professionals who work collaboratively with a wide network of experienced senior leaders and specialist directors and be part of regular networking meetings to enhance collaborative learning opportunities further.
NET offers and benefits
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Ellie High, Assistant HR Advisor at e.high@northerneducationtrust.org
Visits to the academy are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Sharon Lowe, Personal Assistant to the Principal, by calling the academy on 01706 822002.
Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025, 6PM
Apply here: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/196335?aisId=12&rmId=3352
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