Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school. Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we want to make sure that they finish Year 6 with the academic knowledge, confidence and  skills necessary to succeed. ?This Academy, in an area of high disadvantage is one in which a great leader can make an enormous difference.
We seek an experienced senior leader to appoint as Principal for Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational leader to be Principal of an exciting Academy on its journey to being “Outstanding”.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of school improvement, ideally including significant experience in inner-city, multi-racial and urban areas. It is important to be an outstanding communicator with proven strengths in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, not just the school community, but the wider community. Sound understanding of school improvement strategies is key, as well as the ability and to lead staff and the community towards the achievement of clear and inspirational goals.

For those candidates new to headship there will be an opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced Executive Principal for a transitional period.

Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park is part of the Harris Federation, a leading group of 37 primary and secondary Academies.  This enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development.

Start date is April or September 2016 and the salary package is negotiable based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Interview date: First round 1st February 2016/Second round for successful applicants 9th February 2016.

If you would like to discuss the post in confidence please call Ann Berger, Primary Director, on 0208 253 7777.

To arrange a visit to a Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park, please contact Beth Anderson at beth.anderson@harrisfederation.org.uk

To start a quick and simple online application and to download the Candidate Information Pack, which includes the Job Description and Personal Specification, please click here – https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/principal-245223.html
The Harris Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.