Principal

MALTINGS ACADEMY

Principal

£119921

MALTINGS ACADEMY, Witham, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: de9b7f769fa54163a7333cb6811ff65d

Full Job Description

  • Self aware: Those who thrive in a high challenge and high support environment, who want the space and agency to develop their leadership skills

  • Network-minded: Those who believe that the job is not done unless all schools in our network and beyond are serving their communities well

  • Intellectually curious: Those who have the confidence to work with an evidence-informed approach, with an unrelenting drive to be the best leader they can be.


  • Whether you're an existing or aspiring principal, bring your drive to serve young people, your determination to be the best leader, and your dedication to create lasting change for our community.

    New Rickstones Academy, a dynamic 11-18 secondary school nestled in charming Witham, Essex, seeks a passionate Principal to build upon its legacy of excellence. With 1,155 students and a growing community, New Rickstones boasts state-of-the-art facilities, recently expanded to accommodate its success.

    Why New Rickstones?

  • A Legacy of Excellence: Renowned for its positive reputation and consistently rated "good" by Ofsted, New Rickstones Academy provides a nurturing environment where students can thrive.

  • Modern Facilities: Lead a school equipped with cutting-edge resources, recently expanded to cater to our growing student body.

  • A Vibrant Community: Become an integral part of the Witham community, a picturesque town offering a delightful blend of urban and rural living.


  • The school suffered a recent tragedy with the death of our much-loved headteacher Simon Gibbs. We are looking for a strong leader who can carry on his great work, whilst also bringing their own vision to this next chapter for the school.

    New Rickstones Academy is part of Academies Enterprise Trust's (AET), a network of 57 schools. AET's whole purpose is to deliver an entitlement to excellence for every child, regardless of where they live, what school they go to, or their family circumstances.

    We want to be a network of schools which outperform their context. To do this, we need exceptional leaders.

    We have designed a leadership development framework to significantly invest in our principals: providing them with the support of a national network, a region of schools, and a dedicated package for learning and improvement.

    If you want to serve young people, and especially those who experience disadvantage - who aren't yet getting what they deserve - we'd love to hear from you.

    We will give you the space and agency to champion your own development. If successful, you will receive:

  • An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years

  • Experiential learning, including study tours

  • High support and high challenge from a Regional Education Director

  • One-to-one 'anytime', unlimited frequency executive coaching

  • Evidence-informed practice

  • A year-long induction programme

  • The option of a professional sabbatical after 5 years.