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Principal The Linden Academy LU1 3HJ
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The Linden Academy LU1 3HJ
About The Linden Academy
The Linden Academy (TLA) is a primary school in Luton offering an academic learning environment for children aged 4 to 11. We are proud of the strong foundations we have in place: over four hundred conscientious pupils, aspirational parents who want the very best for their children, and a welcoming community. We are committed to excellence in all areas of education and believe every child deserves an outstanding education that rivals the very best.
Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious and driven candidate who wants to run a superb school and achieve so much more. We are looking for someone ready to provide the very highest quality of leadership and turn TLA into an academic institution that can rival the best in our trust, the local area, and beyond. Working closely with the Trust’s Executive Team, the successful candidate will provide visible, expert leadership, driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil performance across the school.
This is a pivotal role in our Trust's leadership: the right candidate will look back in five years and know they developed The Linden Academy into a model of exemplary practice within our high-performing trust and helped to shape the future of our organisation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading from the front with a positive and proactive attitude.
- Being highly visible to the school community.
- Creating a culture where pupils meet high expectations and thrive in a safe, focused learning environment.
- Sustaining the highest standards of behaviour.
- Remaining focused on the development of teaching and high quality of classroom provision.
- Knowing great curricula and implementing a high-quality curriculum for all.
- Being consistent and level-headed.
- Building trust through strong relationships with pupils, families, staff, the local community, and the wider trust.
Why Join Us?
If you share our vision for education and are passionate about maximising educational attainment and standards to ensure all pupils reach their full potential, you will be well-placed to join our school and make a difference. You will be supported by a network of dedicated principals and trust leaders who share your conviction that every child deserves to benefit from a high quality, knowledge-rich education, regardless of background.
Benefits
- The opportunity to lead a school to achieve the highest standards as part of an ambitious trust.
- Be valued as a high-profile leader within the trust, benefitting from the collaborative support of our network of principals and the wider trust education team.
- You’ll be working alongside a collaborative, committed leadership team.
- Unparalleled CPD opportunities.
- A fantastic school ethos where children, staff, and parents/carers are highly supportive.
- Staff benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance.
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Job Specifics
- Start Date: January or April 2027
- Salary: AS Leadership 15-19 £73,790-£81,411 dependent on experience
Safeguarding
The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application Information
Please view the Advantage Schools prospectus here: Overview - Advantage Schools.
School visits and discussions with the CEO are warmly welcomed.
The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
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