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Principal – Oriel Academy West London
Job overview
Role: Principal
Location: Oriel Academy West London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Leadership 13 – 19
Start Date: 1st September 2025
The pupils and staff at Oriel Academy West London are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and creative Principal who fosters our sense of belonging and strives to ensure that each and every one of us is challenged and supported to reach our full potential. We would like our Principal to develop a clear vision and lead exciting, engaging and purposeful learning, who is as committed to inclusion as we are, has high expectations and the ability to contribute fully to the life of our academy.
Our Principal should have the self-motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to drive standards even further within our academy, work well as part of a team and be an excellent role model for us all. Above all, our Principal should have pupils at the heart of all they do.
In return, we can offer a vibrant school that is well resourced; a happy, friendly and supportive staff team; a commitment to professional development and eager, well behaved pupils who want to do their best. We can offer strong collaboration and support from the 16 academies within our Trust and high levels of facilities, HR and finance support.
We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment, in which pupils from all backgrounds feel included and able to take part in enriching learning experiences.
At Oriel we offer the opportunity for innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that reflect the schools and your individual needs. As part of the Aspirations Academies Trust, staff can expect not only to receive first class training opportunities but can also expect opportunities to extend their professional skills and career portfolio. We want staff joining us to experience the professional thrill of growing as teachers and leaders.
Please also see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the position.
The role combines strategic academic leadership with operational oversight, focusing on curriculum development, staff recruitment and development, and establishing robust systems for teaching and learning. If you have any questions about the position, your application or would like to arrange a visit to the Academy our Acting Vice Principal Michael Hogan will be happy to help. Please contact Michael Hogan via the school office on 0208 8949395 or by email mhogan@oriel-aspirations.org
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form on TES.
When applying, you must fill in the supporting statement section on the application form stating specific examples from your own experience demonstrating how you meet the professional expertise and skills criteria in the person specification. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date – Friday 25th April 2025 by 9am
Interviews – Wednesday 7th May 2025
Visits to Oriel Academy West London
Visits to Oriel are encouraged and can be organised by contacting Michael Hogan via the school office on 0208 8949395 or by email mhogan@oriel-aspirations.org
About Aspirations
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations educate more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London, Banbury, Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that pupils receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
The role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. Oriel Academy will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who is not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Oriel Academy Principal Application Pack
Oriel Academy Principal Job Description
Oriel Academy Person Specification
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