Principal

This is a career defining opportunity to lead an Ofsted outstanding academy.

If you are looking for a leadership role, collaborating with a successful team that puts young people first, we are confident that this is an opportunity you have been waiting for.

As Principal at Brayton Academy you will provide the vision to ensure our continued success and growth. You will hold and articulate clear personal values and moral purpose, focused on providing the best possible education for the students you serve. You will embody the Nolan Principles and lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity - drawing on your scholarship, expertise and skills, and that of those around you.

You will be enthusiastic and inspiring and provide energy to drive Brayton Academy in pursuit of excellence and equity with a relentless focus on improving teaching and learning.

You will ensure the financial strength of Brayton Academy is maintained and enhanced, allowing RMAT to achieve its strategic aims and objectives by championing its people moving forward the employer of choice agenda against the national difficulties in recruitment and retention.

To be successful in this post, you will need to demonstrate an ability to provide strategic leadership recognising a background of such in a school or Trust. You will need to evidence your personal impact and credibility.

You will demonstrate confident personal behaviour and be comfortable in establishing internal and external relationships at pace with all stakeholders and with our local and regional partners. Your leadership credibility will allow you to hit the ground running with experienced education professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your profile in a nationally known trust. You will have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of thousands of young people and their families.

To discuss this role in more depth, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance to facilitate your discussion. Please email

To apply you will need to complete the application form which can be found on our website at

You should ensure that you provide a supporting statement which outlines your experience in relation to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications must be returned to

Closing date for applications: Friday 3 May 2024 at 9.00am

Interviews: w/c 13 May 2024

Please note dates are indicative and subject to change.

All applications will be acknowledged.

The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.