Role: Assistant Principal
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date: 28th April 2025 - Start date negotiable
Salary L8-12: £56,082 - £61,882
About the Academy:
Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school with EXCEPTIONAL leadership.
The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.
About the Role:
Outwood Academy Acklam is looking to recruit a dynamic and inspiring Assistant Principal to join their Senior Leadership Team.
You will work alongside the Principal/Vice Principals to ensure that the leadership and management of the academy operates at the most effective level possible. You will be an inspiring leader with the energy and creativity to lead, motivate and rapidly raise standards. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’. This role requires the successful candidate to be an outstanding teacher who has exceptional interpersonal skills and the drive to secure tangible levels of school improvement. You must have a passion for ensuring every child receives the very best level of education possible.
In return for drive and commitment, we will offer an excellent package of professional development opportunities and expect the successful candidate to support this ambition and aspire to secure senior leadership at the highest of levels.
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What will we do for you?
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.
● A competitive salary with pay progression
● A fantastic pension and additional benefits
● Flexible family friendly policies from day one
● Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
● Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)