Principal

Dixonsat; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A transformative educational institution in Leeds is seeking an exceptional Principal to lead its next phase of transformation. The role involves guiding staff and students while ensuring all succeed at university or alternative paths. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience in secondary education, with a commitment to integrity and addressing educational disadvantage. Benefits include flexible days, training opportunities, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible days per fortnight

Training days for professional growth

Private healthcare via SimplyHealth

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership skills required for driving school transformation.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a respectful environment.
• Experience in supporting diverse community needs essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school and guide its transformation journey.
• Support staff, students, and the wider community.
• Ensure student success in university or alternatives.

Skills

Strong leadership experience in a secondary school setting

Commitment to integrity

Ability to address educational and social disadvantage

Job description

Principal (Dixons Unity Academy, Leeds)

We are looking for an exceptional principal to lead Dixons Unity Academy in Leeds, driving the next phase of our transformation journey and building on our strong foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school and drive its transformation journey.
• Support staff, students and the wider community.
• Ensure all students succeed at university or a suitable alternative.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, resilience and respect.
• Fit to lead a school with a mission to challenge educational and social disadvantage.

Benefits

• 9 in 10 teachers receive a flexible day per fortnight.
• 9 training days per year for professional growth.
• Two personal days per year.
• No meetings after school – PD, departmental meetings and fortnightly coaching built into the school day.
• Feedback‑not‑marking policy with live in‑class feedback prioritised.
• Visibly senior and pastoral leaders to support behaviour and culture.
• Private healthcare via SimplyHealth.
• Cycle‑to‑work and technology schemes.

How to apply

Interviews will take place on 12/13 January 2026. Submit your application via our careers site or contact Robyn Ellis (School and College Trust Leader) at 01274 089780.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Applications from under‑represented communities are encouraged, irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation etc. Reasonable adjustments are available.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.