Overview
Location: Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NZ, UK
Salary: L33-39 (£113,646 - £131,576 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary;
Job Roles: Headteacher;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Application Deadline: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Interview Date: 6th & 7th November
Expected Working Start Date: Easter 2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About Us / The Role
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, driven, ambitious and impactful Principal to deliver an exceptional education for Arnold Hill Spencer. The next Principal will inherit an academy confident and ready for excellence - in June 2025, the academy was rated ‘good’ in all areas and ‘outstanding’ for Post 16 by Ofsted. The August GCSE outcomes were above national for both attainment and progress. The post has arisen following the decision of the current Principal to retire after securing success this summer. We want an ambitious leader to inspire a refreshed and forward-looking team that are hungry for even greater achievements.
There are many opportunities for Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, including our ambition to:
* Sustain the recent improvements in student outcomes at key stages 4 and 5
* Further enhance the reputation of Arnold Hill Spencer on its journey toward outstanding
There Are Of Course Challenges To Address
* Ensuring Arnold Hill can now compete with the very best schools in SAT year on year in learning, progress and attainment and become the standout choice for parents and pupils in its local community
The successful applicant will enjoy the full support of our Trust team, the Academy’s staff and governors. There is significant opportunity for professional development and personal growth as part of our Trust, working with partners regionally, locally and internationally. Our Teaching School and Research School offers a full-suite of formal national leadership development programmes to Executive level as well as informal opportunities to network widely and explore innovation and research-based enquiry approaches to school improvement.
In return
You will become part of a leading regional high performing Trust, with a strong national reputation. We have a talented team of Principals and leaders who work to collaborate to share resources best practice, overcome challenges and learn from each other. We share collective responsibility for all of our staff, young people and children and of course have the highest ambitions and aspirations for their future.
Spencer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Mission / Vision
Mission: Our mission is to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Vision: Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, providing an outstanding education for local children.
Equality & Diversity
* We believe in equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We strive to treat students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners and others with fairness, dignity and respect regardless of protected characteristics.
Benefits
Generous Teacher's Pension Scheme, Employee Assist Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras (Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes). For full details, see Spencer Trust employee benefits.
Application Process
Please submit a written expression of interest in the role (no more than two sides of A4), alongside details of two references to: shodgkinson@spencertrust.org.uk
If you have questions or would like an informal discussion or a visit to the school, please contact Sam Hodgkinson at shodgkinson@spencertrust.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 3rd November 2025 at 12pm
Interviews will take place on Thursday 6th November and Friday 7th November
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Education Administration Programs
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check and Level 2 Safeguarding training.
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