Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is looking for a dedicated and values driven Principal to provide strong leadership and management for Graham School, building on the great work of the current Principal.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference.

Graham School is a vibrant 11-16 community  school in Scarborough. The school's vision of 'Grow, Learn and Achieve together’ and its values of  Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Resilience, Teamwork inform the school’s practice both educationally and pastorally. The school’s aim  is for students to flourish academically and to develop into responsible and resilient young people who will succeed and make a positive contribution to their community. 

Underpinned by our Trust values Respect, Teamwork and Kindness, we are a collaborative multi-academy Trust with a supportive central team and a great team of Principals.  

The job holder will be required to:

• Be a highly visible presence around the school and model expectations and standards to staff and pupils

• Secure an excellent quality of education 

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the school

• Promote, support and develop an inclusive approach to meet the needs of all pupils 

• Ensure that provision responds to the context of the school and the needs of the school community

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with:

• A positive “can do” attitude and high expectations 

• A desire to make a difference to all pupils and the school community

• Experience of successful senior leadership in a school

• The desire to work in strong partnership with other Principals in the Trust to ensure improved outcomes and experiences for all

• A proven track record of positively impacting disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND

• The ability to lead, manage and motivate colleagues

In return we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive Trust leadership with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture.

• Experienced  group of Secondary Principals and leaders who work in a highly supportive way

• An established, experienced and strong central team that works closely with stakeholders across our schools/academies.

• A commitment to continuing professional development 

• Structured support to unlock talent, backed by a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture

• Teachers Pension Scheme

• School Teachers national pay and conditions

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Free parking

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Relocation package (subject to terms and conditions)
  
  
  

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to have an informal conversation about the role with Helen Winn, Chief Executive Officer.  Site visits are also welcomed. Please email hello@hslt.academy

Job Details

Hours of Work: Full time

Position Type:  Permanent Post

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd May 2025

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.