Principal

Kings Heath Primary Academy is recruiting for an exceptional Principal to join us in April or September 2027.

Are you an ambitious and values-driven school leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Kings Heath Primary Academy is seeking an exceptional Principal to lead the next stage of our academic trajectory. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations and work alongside talented colleagues across David Ross Education Trust (DRET), one of England's leading multi-academy trusts.

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about delivering an exceptional education for every child, regardless of background, and who is committed to ensuring pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Why join Kings Heath Primary Academy?

At Kings Heath Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well behaved and enthusiastic pupils.

We are committed to creating a culture of high expectations, achievement and aspiration. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced, knowledge-rich and designed to inspire curiosity, develop confidence and enable every child to achieve their full potential.

As part of our Trust, our pupils benefit from a wealth of enrichment opportunities, including nationally recognised music, arts and sporting programmes that broaden horizons and create life-changing experiences.

You will join a highly collaborative network of school leaders, benefiting from expert support, professional challenge and opportunities to shape education beyond your own academy.

The Opportunity

As Principal, you will:

• Lead the academy with clarity, ambition and integrity.
• Secure excellent outcomes and experiences for every pupil.
• Champion exceptional teaching, curriculum and inclusion.
• Create a culture where staff are supported, challenged and developed.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.
• Work with Trust leaders and fellow Principals to contribute to school improvement across DRET.
• Have the opportunity to develop a specialist area of expertise and influence practice across our wider family of schools.

About You

We are seeking an outstanding leader who:

• Has a successful track record of improving outcomes for children.
• Demonstrates strong strategic and operational leadership.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child can succeed.
• Builds positive cultures where staff and pupils flourish.
• Has a deep understanding of effective curriculum, teaching and assessment.
• Understands the importance of professional development and develops others to achieve excellence.
• Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to Trust-wide improvement and system leadership.
• Is an experienced Headteacher or Principal seeking a new professional and personal challenge. Through the network of leaders within DRET you will have the opportunity to coach, develop and lead within an area of particular specialism in a wider trust role.

Our Principals benefit from:

• Access to experienced Trust leaders and peer networks.
• High-quality leadership development.
• Significant opportunities for career progression.
• A culture of collaboration and evidence-informed practice.
• The chance to influence education across a family of schools committed to excellence.

Salary & Benefits

Leadership 11-17

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Benefits Platform : discounts on car leasing : holiday discounts : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The Trust exists to give every child a world-class education. We believe in developing exceptional leaders and creating opportunities for talented professionals to grow their careers and make a difference at scale.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Already recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

If you would like to hear more and have an informal discussion with our Regional Director, Angela Watts, or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Dace Loe (Senior Administrator) on [email removed] .

Visits available: On a one to one basis on 12th November, 30th November and 2nd December

Closing date: 01:00 Monday 4th January

Interviews scheduled: w/c 11th January 2027

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.