Astrum Multi Academy Trust · Romford
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people. Balgores Academy Principal - An opportunity to create something exceptional Astrum Multi Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational and experienced Principal to lead a brand new all through SLD school, currently being built and due to open in September 2027. This is a unique, career defining opportunity to create a compelling vision and ethos, design an inclusive curriculum, and build a high performing team that enables children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive. You will have the rare chance to influence every aspect of the school’s development, from culture and values to staffing, systems and partnerships, while being fully supported by the expertise, infrastructure and security of a highly respected specialist multi academy trust. The Role As Principal, you will be accountable to the CEO and Astrum Multi Academy Trust Board for the successful establishment, leadership and performance of this new all through SLD school. You will provide strategic, professional and moral leadership, ensuring outstanding outcomes for pupils while operating within Astrum’s trust wide frameworks, values and statutory responsibilities. This role combines the creativity and autonomy of opening a new school with the stability, governance and support of an established SEND trust. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and School Development Create, articulate and embed a shared vision and ethos, aligned to Astrum values and shaped collaboratively with pupils, families, staff and the local Havering community. Lead the strategic planning, establishment and phased growth of a brand new all through SEND provision, ensuring readiness for opening and long term sustainability. Work closely with the CEO, trust leaders and local governors to deliver trust strategy, statutory duties and school improvement priorities. Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Design and implement a high‑quality, personalised SEND curriculum across all phases, informed by current research and best practice. Champion excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring robust assessment, tracking and