Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar
Role: Principal
Salary: L28 – L34 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)
Required from: January 2027 (or earlier by negotiation)
Since joining the Outwood Grange Academies Trust in October 2017, Outwood Academy Redcar has undergone a remarkable transformation. Situated in the friendly, historic coastal town of Redcar, we are a welcoming 11–16 academy with a supportive culture and a relentless determination to deliver an ambitious, fully inclusive education for every child.
We are seeking an inspiring, resilient, and collaborative Principal to drive our next phase of growth.
Why Lead Outwood Academy Redcar?
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Accountable to the Chief Executive and Associate Executive Principal, you will hold delegated accountability for driving educational standards, fostering innovation, and building leadership capacity across the academy. You will lead a dedicated team, manage resources effectively, and ensure our high-quality curriculum equips every young person to reach their full potential.
You are a visible, enthusiastic leader with NPQH status and a track record of transformational leadership. You possess the emotional intelligence to inspire staff, the resilience to navigate challenging circumstances, and an unwavering commitment to educational equality.
Note: As a Trust leader, flexibility to work across the wider Outwood Family of Schools may be required as directed by the Chief Executive.
For further information, an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Gemma Trattles, Community Executive Principal, at g.trattles@outwood.com.
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What will we do for you? A competitive salary with pay progression A fantastic pension and additional benefits Flexible family friendly policies from day one Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles) Further information on employee benefits can be found here.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
