Overview
Leigh Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious and visionary Principal for Leigh Academy Marden. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a flourishing primary academy at the heart of the Marden community. We are part of a successful, financially sound multi-academy trust that balances professional autonomy for effective leaders with robust central support and a culture of collaboration.
We are looking for a leader who is relentless in their ambition for our pupils; someone dedicated to fostering an environment where every child thrives and achieves their full potential, regardless of their starting point.
What we are looking for
* an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at primary 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
* a highly competitive salary along with private healthcare and an opportunity to earn a performance bonus;
* an exciting LAT career path with opportunities for further progression in the future;
* security and support on your journey from close collaboration with a small central executive and a larger group of talented Principals to share best practice and innovation.
Supporting your application
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Further details about the role
Applying for this Opportunity
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Jo Johnson via email: jo.johnson@latrust.org.uk. Visits will be hosted by Tracey Trusler, Academies Director, or the current Principal. Please ensure you offer Jo a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with our Trust Academies Director, Tracey Trusler, about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Jo Johnson (as above) in the first instance.
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 (9am); Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 (PM); Interview date: Wednesday 1st April 2026.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on 01634 412 205 or amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
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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