Principal (Sponsorship Available) At Trinity Academy St Peter’s

Employer: Trinity Academy St Peter’s
Job Title: Principal
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £75,048 – £86,803 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 23 January 2026 at 8am

About Trinity Academy St Peter’s

Trinity Academy St Peter’s joined the Trinity MAT family in September 2020. The primary academy is located in Sowerby village and offers excellent teaching and learning facilities.

The academy is driven by core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and follows the same approach to Behaviour for Learning across MAT schools.

The vision is that all children and adults are “Proud to be Growing and Succeeding Together”. Staff benefit from shared CPD provision and support from an experienced team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Evidence of regular and appropriate professional development, including leadership / management training

• Graduate or equivalent qualifications

• Experienced senior leader with proven track record of responsibility for an area of whole school performance

• Successful involvement in leading performance processes and data analysis

• Successful experience of leading and managing change, innovation and achieving high performance

Leadership & Management

• Inspirational leader with a commitment to academy improvement and changing outcomes for young people

• Innovative approaches to working with students, parents, staff and other stakeholders

• Prioritise, plan and organise

• Direct and co-ordinate the work of others

• Set high standards and provide a role model for students and staff

• Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts

• A commitment to an open and collaborative style of management

Knowledge & Understanding

• The principles and characteristics of successful academies

• The principles and practices of strategic and operational planning and delivery

• Effective and efficient financial management

• Effective review and evaluation procedures

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to inclusive education and the wider educational landscape

• Evident enjoyment in working with young people and their families

• Empathy in relation to the needs of the academy and the local community

• Ability to inspire confidence in staff, students, parents and others

• Adaptability to changing circumstances / new ideas

• Reliability, integrity and stamina

• Resilience and perspective

• Personal impact and presence

Communication Skills

• Ability to articulate strategic vision, ethos and values to a range of stakeholders

• Ability and presence to make points clearly, listen, understand and respond in a variety of situations

• Negotiate and consult fairly and effectively

• Develop and manage good communication systems

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audience

Decision and Judgement Making Skills

• Make decisions based on analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant data and information

• Demonstrate good judgement in a leadership or management role

• Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate, identify and solve problems

Self-Management Skills

• Prioritise and manage own time effectively

• Work under pressure and to deadlines

What the School Offers Its Staff

Trinity Academy St Peter’s
Principal
Leadership L16 – L22 (£75,048 – £86,803 per annum)

Trinity Multi Academy Trust has a clear and compelling vision: to make a difference to the communities it serves. This is achieved by inspiring every student to fulfil their potential and by keeping values at the core of what is done — Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

The Trust currently comprises of 11 academies, including secondary, primary and further education. It is also home to Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Education, with strong plans for further growth.

Trinity Academy St Peter’s joined the Trust in September 2020 as the third primary academy. Guided by shared values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, the vision is that all children and adults are “Proud to be Growing and Succeeding Together”. The academy is a vibrant, inclusive and caring learning community, committed to providing every pupil with an exceptional start to their education.

With the current Principal moving into a new role within the Trust, there is an opportunity for an inspirational leader to become Principal of Trinity Academy St Peter’s.

As Principal You Will

• Provide strategic leadership for the direction and development of the academy

• Monitor, evaluate and review outcomes to ensure strong pupil progress and achievement

• Lead and contribute to the academy improvement plan, taking responsibility for delegated areas

• Drive excellence in Teaching and Learning, supporting and developing all staff

• Actively promote and model the values, vision and Christian ethos of the academy

What Can Be Offered

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust

• An outstanding professional development programme supported by Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Maths

• Clear opportunities for development and career progression

• Support of a strong and experienced leadership network within the academy and across the Trust

• A proven suite of school improvement strategies including Behaviour for Learning (BfL)

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is an ambitious and growing Trust, offering the opportunity to join a high-impact leadership team and experience cross-Trust working.

Key Dates

• Start date: Easter 2026

• Closing date: 8am Friday 23 January 2026

• Interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026

Safeguarding and Compliance

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

The recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including:

• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check

• Online and social media checks

• Qualifications

• Prohibition from teaching

• Right to work

• Satisfactory references

• Childcare disqualification

• Health assessment

Applicants must declare any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

How to Apply

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