Principal

Salary infomation: Grade L19 - L25, £82,084 - £94,854 per annum (inclusive of fringe allowance)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Start date: April 2026 earlier if possible

Montem Academy is a large primary school in Slough, Berkshire. Montem is an exceptionally friendly, very caring and ambitious school with a wonderfully supportive community. It is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) consisting of ten schools in Hillingdon, Slough and Buckinghamshire.

The Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and conscientious Principal, with a track record of success in and experience of primary education, to drive our vision and ambitions for the children and families in the local community.

Our new Principal will enjoy local assistance from the Academy’s committed Governors and staff Team. In addition, active collaborative working across the schools in the MAT – a hallmark of The Park Federation – will provide a supportive, stimulating and collegial educational home for the successful candidate.

Our new Principal will put the children’s learning and well-being at the forefront of all that they do and be a true leader and role model for colleagues, pupils and the wider school community.

For the right candidate, we will offer:

• Extensive support and CPD;
• The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• A dedicated Governing Body;
• Supportive parents/carers and children who are keen to learn;
• An employee assistance programme (EAP).

Please contact the school to arrange a visit. 

Applicant instructions: Completed application forms must be sent to: recruitment@theparkfederation.org.

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 12pm