Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
We are looking for a collaborative all-rounder with high standards and a proven track record of successful senior leadership experience to lead Liberty Academy.
A school that’s improving, in a community being rebuilt
Liberty Academy is a large 11 to 16 Church of England academy in east Hull, part of Heartwood Learning Trust. Around it, the Preston Road area is beginning to change through major housing regeneration. The school itself has come a long way: behaviour has improved, it is now phone-free, and its staff are experienced and committed. There is more to do, and we are looking for the right leader to help us take the next steps.
The role
You will lead a school of around 1,200 pupils, in a community that still faces real economic challenges, where a great school can make a huge difference. With the full support of an experienced Trust team, your priorities will be to:
Raise standards of teaching and outcomes in every department
Protect and build on the improvements in behaviour and attendance
Widen opportunities for our young people, in the classroom and beyond
About you
We are looking for a collaborative all-rounder with high standards, the ability to demonstrate a proactive sense of urgency alongside unwavering accountability for the long-term. Successful senior leadership experience at Vice Principal or Principal level is essential.
What we offer
An established, experienced and strong central team that will work closely with you
A commitment to continuing professional development
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Occupational health support
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Relocation package
Job Details
Hours of Work: 1 FTE
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Find out more
Download the candidate information pack for the full description of the school, the role and the person specification. We strongly encourage a visit or an informal conversation before you apply. To arrange this, please contact recruitment@hlt.academy.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on 26th and 27th November 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of 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.