Following a national recruitment process, our current Principal, Matt Birkett, will join Focus Trust’s central team as our new Education Director from 1 September 2026.
We therefore have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional and talented leader to join Boothroyd Primary Academy, as successor to Matt Birkett, who has overseen a significant trajectory of improvement whilst at Boothroyd. The successful candidate must have a strong drive and ambition to make a positive difference to children’s lives and who will continually improve the school in all areas.
Focus-Trust is looking for an experienced school leader who can demonstrate tangible impact from their work. You will:
Responsibilities
* be dedicated to developing a learning environment where children can grow in confidence and succeed;
* have an excellent understanding of how to meet the needs of our school community;
* know how to work closely with a strong team of professionals to deliver excellent pedagogy, curriculum and assessment;
* be able to deliver accelerated pupil progress.
The role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, being responsible for providing consistently high-quality leadership and management which ensures continuing improvement and success with a focus on accelerating and sustaining pupil progress.
The successful candidate will need to be a team player who is able to lead effectively, with compassion and be able to motivate others and demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards.
The role will be based at Boothroyd Primary Academy, but could involve some travel to our other schools within the Trust. This will be reasonable and appropriate to the role.
Benefits
* Automatic enrolment into a Teachers’ or Local Government Pension Scheme (albeit employees can opt out if they choose to)
* Terms and conditions which are in line with national for teaching staff and a Focus-Trust pay and grading structure which applies to all support staff across the Trust.
* Access to the employee assistance programme to support with great health and wellbeing for all
* Cycle to work schemes available
* Excellent opportunities for professional and career development
Commitment to Safeguarding
Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre‑employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.
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