What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Mascalls has an exceptional opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and passionate Head of College (Vice Principal) to join us from September 2026.
* an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious leader with a successful track record at secondary level;
* a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
* confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
* able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
* approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
* able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.
What the school offers its staff
Joining us will enable you to work with like-minded colleagues who share your goals and ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils through creative, carefully sequenced and highly effective lines of inquiry where all learners are at the very core of driving our curriculum.
This position offers a unique leadership opportunity for those who are inspired to positively impact upon children’s life chances and potential. As part of this position there will be the expectation that you will cover classes to provide release time or provide some teaching to a consistent class. You will support the Principal with the strategic direction of the academy and act in a delegated capacity in their absence.
Further details about the role
* cover classes to provide release time or provide some teaching to a consistent class;
* support the Principal with the strategic direction of the academy and act in a delegated capacity in their absence.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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