BOA Digital Technologies Academy is seeking an exceptional leader to take the helm as Principal at this dynamic and rapidly growing school in the heart of Birmingham’s creative quarter and education hub.

This is not just another leadership role — it’s a rare opportunity to shape a pioneering institution as it welcomes its first Key Stage 4 students and lays the foundations for a brand-new sixth form opening in 2027.

Can you inspire the next generation of digital innovators? Do you have the vision, drive, and passion to steer a specialist academy into the future? If you're excited by the chance to work alongside some of the most forward-thinking minds in education, within a Trust that champions excellence, creativity, and collaboration — then this could be your moment.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new generation of digital pioneers, providing bold, strategic leadership that will define the next phase of the Academy’s development. Based primarily at our state-of-the-art campus in central Birmingham, with collaboration across other BOA sites, the Principal will be instrumental in driving forward our mission to deliver world-class, future-ready learning.

As Principal, you will be the driving force behind the Academy’s educational excellence and operational innovation, reporting to the CEO, the Local Governing Body, and the Trust Board.

You’ll lead with clarity, passion, and purpose — overseeing curriculum innovation, inspiring high-performing teams, and cultivating a culture of creativity, ambition, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure students are not only academically successful but equipped with the digital skills and mindset to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

If you share our bold vision, embrace the possibilities of digital learning, and are ready to lead with passion and purpose — we would be thrilled to hear from you.

How to apply:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and successful completion of a contractual probationary period.

Please note - CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.

 

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Salary: £89,830 - £99,067 per year

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Apply by: Thursday 8^th May 2025

Start Date: September 2025

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The BOA Group are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Vice Principal to join the team at BOA Digital Technologies Academy.

This is an exciting new role in a growing school. The postholder will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of a new school as we welcome the first Key Stage 4 cohort and prepare for the addition of a sixth form in 2027.

The BOA Group is a unique and outstanding creative educational setting, committed to the highest standards of excellence. We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust offering creative hubs for the expressive arts and for specialist technical and digital skills.

The role:

• BOA Group is seeking to appoint a Vice Principal, working alongside the wider staff and leaders to provide excellence across the Group. The role will be primarily based at BOA Digital Technologies Academy with travel to other BOA locations as required.
• The Vice Principal is accountable to the Principal for ensuring the educational success of the Academy within the overall framework of the Trust’s strategic plan as well as the individual Academy’s Development Plan (ADP).
• The Vice Principal is accountable for supporting the Principal to develop and ensure the quality of curriculum offer, the internal organisation, operational management and for supervision over teaching and support staff.
• He/she should create a culture of constant improvement within a collaborative professional learning environment and be an inspirational leader, committed to the highest achievement for all in every area of the Academy’s work. 

The Group believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment with excellent facilities, outstanding teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills.

If you share the Academy Trust’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you.

 

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Salary: Leadership Scale Points 17 to 21

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2025

Apply by: Monday 28^th April 2025 (9am)

Interviews: W.c. 28^th April 2025

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