Ashtree Primary Academy is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Principal. As the educational leader of the school, the Principal will guide staff and students toward academic success, community engagement, and holistic development in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the school forward into the next stage of its development, building on the strong foundation and values already in place. About us: We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. This ethos is embodied in our Trust values -Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”). Key responsibilities, include: Leading strategically by contributing to the trust’s vision and implementing it within the local context of the academy. Leading the school, its staff and pupils to excellence. Acting as the model for excellence across every function of the school. Ensuring the advancement and elevation of life chances for the young people in our care. Working collaboratively and in partnership with colleagues from the central team to realise the ambition of trustees and the executive team. The recruitment, training, and retention of highly qualified staff. Staff benefits: Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits: A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues. Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression. Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme. Mintago – access to numerous cost saving employee benefits including fantastic cost savings on childcare. Employee Assistance Programme. Access to a Virtual GP Should you wish to visit the school prior to submitting your application, please email HRenquiries@futureacademies.org and a member of the central HR team will coordinate a visit for you. Alternatively, should you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role, you can email HR who will gladly coordinate this for you, or you can contact Oliver Wimborne, Director of Education directly via email - oliver.wimborne@futureacademies.org. We look forward to hearing from you.