Principal at University Academy Holbeach

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/UAH/04885

Location

Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£100,540.00 - £110,892.00 Annually (Actual)
Leadership L28-L32

Closing Date

9:00am, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February 2026

Interview Date(s) Thursday 26th and Friday 27th February 2026

About this Role

The Principal is responsible for delivering the school’s vision, strategy, and leadership, in line with the eight standards of Headship as detailed in the Headteacher Standards.

This is an important role for an inspirational individual who is already a strategic, innovative and confident leader with a flexible and calm approach. They will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of high academic standards. They will have a track record of addressing performance, driving change and raising standards. They will need the tenacity and integrity to deliver in challenging circumstances and the ability to communicate a vision that inspires and motivates staff and pupils. Previous experience of delivering school improvement will be essential.

Please see our Principal job pack for full information regarding the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

(DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Whilst every effort has been made to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the role may vary from time to time, commensurate with and without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed and would not in itself justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.