Assistant Principal

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please note: This role is available for an August 2026 start.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal to join the senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and ongoing development of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed leader to drive sustained improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal and colleagues to lead on key school improvement priorities, support and develop staff, and embed a culture of high expectations, inclusion and accountability. They will contribute to the effective use of data, self‑evaluation and curriculum development to ensure consistently high standards across the school, and will support the day‑to‑day leadership and organisation, promote positive behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing, and engage effectively with parents, carers and the wider community.

What will you do?

• Support the Principal in providing strategic leadership, shaping the school’s vision and driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Lead on the development and delivery of inclusive teaching practices, with a focus on key pupil groups, including pupil premium.
• Line manage, coach and develop staff, promoting effective practice and contributing to performance management and professional development.
• Use data, self‑evaluation and school improvement planning to monitor progress and secure continuous improvement across the school.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive behaviour, while fostering strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.

What are we looking for?

• The ability to lead and manage the school team effectively and efficiently and work with other professionals and agencies.
• QTS qualified.
• Capability to manage school information and data for recording, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Skill in planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Pre‑employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust requires all staff to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Successful candidates will also provide satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensuring that each employee is treated fairly. We will work hard to understand and support individuals or groups on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status and other characteristics, including support for pregnant women and new parents.

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