Principal

Salary: L18–L31 (£78,701 – £108,201), with possibility of an enhanced Trust wide role for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start date: To be agreed

About the School

Armthorpe Academy is an 11–16 secondary school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports not only academic success but also the social, emotional, moral and cultural development of our students. Inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to preparing young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Pride and Ambition shape daily life at the academy and underpin our high expectations for students and staff alike.

About the Trust

Consilium Academies is a growing multi-academy trust serving communities across Salford, South Yorkshire and the North East. Guided by our commitment to Excellence, Equity and Integrity, we provide strong central support, high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning, and a collaborative culture focused on continual improvement.

The Role

As Principal, you will:

• Provide strong professional vision and leadership to secure the school’s success and continuous improvement
• Lead and inspire staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils
• Promote inclusion, equality and safeguarding across all aspects of school life
• Work in close partnership with the Trust, Local Academy Board, parents, carers and the wider community
• Ensure effective operational, financial and staffing management of the academy

Enhanced Trust-Wide Opportunities

For an experienced and highly effective candidate, there may be the opportunity to take on a broader Trust-wide leadership role alongside the Principal post. This could include contributing to school improvement, leadership development or strategic initiatives across Consilium Academies, allowing the successful candidate to influence practice beyond Armthorpe Academy and support the Trust’s commitment to excellence, equity and integrity.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a leader who is: 

• Is a qualified teacher with substantial and successful senior leadership experience
• Can articulate and deliver a compelling educational vision aligned with high aspirations
• Has a strong track record of improving teaching, learning and outcomes
• Uses data strategically to drive improvement
• Leads with integrity, resilience and ambition, and believes passionately in the potential of every child
• NPQH or a relevant higher qualification is desirable.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive leadership salary
• A supportive and values-led Trust culture
• Access to high-quality professional development and leadership support
• The opportunity to lead a school at an exciting point in its development

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact owen.inglis@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 27th February 2026. 

Interviews will take place week beginning 2nd March 2026. 

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.