Vacancies

Job Description

Primary Advantage is a federation of seven schools in Hackney. Our schools are exciting places with high expectations which promote innovation and excellence.

Primary Advantage Federation is seeking an exceptional Executive Principal to lead our unique and ambitious seven-school federation.

Our federation comprises four Church of England schools within the Diocese of London and three community schools. Rooted in the governance principles of the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), we are united by a shared commitment to inclusion, aspiration and excellence.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead at system level across a diverse and vibrant federation. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across all seven schools, ensuring sustained high standards, financial sustainability, strong safeguarding practice and a coherent federation-wide vision.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of delivering school improvement
• Can lead and inspire senior leaders across multiple schools
• Understands governance within an LDBS-rooted federation
• Can uphold and develop the Christian distinctiveness of our Church schools
• Can lead inclusively across both Church and community contexts
• Has the strategic capability to lead at scale

The Executive Principal will work closely with Headteachers, the Governing Body, Local Authorities and the London Diocesan Board for Schools to ensure every child in every school thrives.

This role is attached centrally to the federation and carries full strategic accountability for all schools.

We offer:

• A strong and committed governing body
• A collaborative federation structure
• A dedicated and talented staff team
• Engaged families and communities
• The opportunity to shape the future of a well-established federation

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email governors@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.

Visits to the federation are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or to return applications, please contact our HR & Data Officer, Venessa Williams at recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.  

Please note that our staff may be on leave during the Easter break. Should you contact us during this time, we will endeavour to get back to you at the beginning of the summer term.

Everyone in the Primary Advantage Federation and its schools who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding. School staff are particularly important in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as we are in a position to identify concerns early and to provide help for children. Our school staff form part of the wider safeguarding system for children to prevent concerns escalating. We work with the Children and Families Service, the police, health services and other relevant agencies to support and promote the welfare of children and to protect them from harm. We work in line with statutory guidance for schools and colleagues: Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

Primary Advantage and its schools strive to be diverse and inclusive communities, places where we can ALL be ourselves without prejudice or bias. We welcome applicants from all cultures and backgrounds to reflect the community we serve and we continue to positively advocate for diverse representation. 

Applications

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For queries in regards to the post or to return applications, please contact our Admin & Data Officer, Venessa Williams at recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.