About The Role Ark John Keats Academy seeks to appoint a new Principal who will lead the school through the next stage of its journey. The new Principal will lead a genuine all-through school (from reception to 6th Form), and have oversight of the primary phase, led by the Head of Primary. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Headteacher who seeks a new challenge in a large, all-through school with a solid foundation and lots of potential to build on. This is also a great opportunity for proven Deputy Headteacher, with experience of leading in a large school, who is looking to step into their first headship. The appointed Principal will join Ark John Keats this September (2026), or sooner if possible. The Ark John Keats community is united by a shared vision, and our families and young people support our high expectations. We are ambitious about ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an excellent education that will enable them to lead a life of genuine choice. We are incredibly proud of the outcomes that our students achieve academically, both in terms of their progress and attainment. Our outcomes in all key stages meet and exceed national averages and Pupil Premium students consistently achieve outcomes that exceed national averages for their peers. Ark John Keats is on a strong and exciting trajectory of improvement and we are confident and ambitious for the next few years of its development. We warmly welcome and encourage con