Excellent benefits/relocation package

The Durham Federation is embarking on a journey to join the Bright Tribe Trust and is seeking an inspirational Principal who is passionate, creative and visionary with strong leadership skills to join them on their improvement journey as they strive to make a significant difference to the lives of their students by developing their skills and delivering real opportunities for their future.

Bright Tribe Trust is a growing multi academy trust which, together with its sister trust Adventure Learning Academy Trust, works with schools in the north west, south east and south west of England and is currently setting up a new hub in the north east. Bright Tribe is passionate about giving young people the opportunity to learn in new and innovative ways, to develop their skills and to deliver real opportunities for their future. Bright Tribe schools are fully comprehensive and inclusive, with a strong focus on personalisation. They are places where young people will thrive irrespective of their background, socio-economic status, or learning needs.
 
As Principal of The Durham Federation you will be responsible for leading the successful implementation of Bright Tribe’s vision, ethos and ambitions and establish high quality education by leading on teaching and learning, having the highest aspirations for students and staff and ensuring the continued innovative development of all staff.  The overall aim is to empower students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve as highly as possible and to become active and positive contributors to society.
 
The Durham Federation consists of two colleges: Durham Community Business College based on Bracken Court Road, Ushaw Moor in Durham and Fyndoune Community College based on Findon Hill Road, Sacriston. Each site provides education to around 360 pupils and offers fantastic facilities  including a construction centre, hair and beauty salon, fully equipped farm, business suite, extensive sports facilities and a CAD/CAM workshop.
 
We are offering an opportunity to work as part of a network of schools where you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement.  In addition, an attractive relocation package is available to relocate to Durham where there is a great balance between city and country life.
 
If you share our vision and would like to join us on our journey, we would like to hear from you.
 
For further information about the school please visit http://www.thedurhamfederation.co.uk/

Informal visits to the school are welcome; please call Sue Robins, Principal’s PA on 01913 730336.

Candidate information pack with further details can be downloaded here.

To apply please click the 'apply now' button below.

What you need to submit:

Covering letter – Please submit a covering letter explaining the reasons why you are applying, your current pay and benefits, details of how your experience meets the requirements outlined in the Candidate Information Pack, the nature and seniority of the posts you have previously held, your successes and key achievements.

Application form – Please ensure your form contains full employment history in reverse order with details of each post you have held and key responsibilities, providing evidence of key requirements specified in the job description.
 
Application forms can be found here.
 
Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 depending on experience
Closing date: Midnight 4^th January 2016
Shortlisting date: 6^th January 2016
Interview days: 14^th and 15^th January 2016
Start Date: April 2016
 
Please note two professional references will be requested prior to the interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.