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ACES Academies Trust

Principal - Hinchingbrooke School

The Principal is responsible to the CEO for the effective overall management of the school, for ensuring the provision of academic leadership and strategic vision and for the quality of education, both in terms of provision and outcomes. The Principal is expected to lead the school in line with the national standards for headship and the guidelines provided by ACES Multi Academies Trust.


Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon Cambs PE29 3BN


Closing date: 19th April 2024
Date posted: 15th March 2024
Start date: September 2024
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: ISR L34 – L43 + Relocation Package


The Principal reports to the CEO and is responsible for all aspects of the school’s operation and the standards achieved. 

The Principal is responsible to the CEO for the effective overall management of the school, for ensuring the provision of academic leadership and strategic vision and for the quality of education, both in terms of provision and outcomes. The Principal is expected to lead the school in line with the national standards for headship and the guidelines provided by ACES Multi Academies Trust.

The Principal will lead the senior team and distribute leadership responsibilities to ensure that all key aspects are covered. The senior team consists of three Vice Principals and six Assistant Principals, their current responsibilities being detailed in the application pack. The CEO, Director of Finance and Operations and Director of SEND and Inclusion are trust appointments and are available to assist in any aspect of the leadership and management of the school.

The Principal is the lead professional and should conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times and be a good role model for all staff. You should lead by example with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity. You should demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards students and staff, and towards parents, governors and members of the local community.

You should draw on your own scholarship, expertise and skills, along with that of others, to communicate a compelling vision and sustain a current understanding of educational excellence, working with political and financial astuteness, within a clear set of principles, to translate local and national policy into the context of the school.

We welcome visits to the school prior to interview.  Please contact Debbie Warner, Principal's PA, 01480 420575 or dwarner@hbk.acesmat.uk
Applications to recruitment@acesmat.uk  

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 19th April 2024 (noon)
Interviews: Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th April 2024