Tes is supporting the appointment of an Assistant Principal to join an academy based in Portsmouth.
Assistant Principal
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale (L11-L15)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Start date: 01/09/2025
Interview date: As soon as suitable candidates apply.
Are you an inspiring leader ready to shape the lives of students, staff, and the wider community? The school is looking for an exceptional Assistant Principal who shares their commitment to excellence, fostering a culture that is ambitious, nurturing, and impactful.
About the role:
As Assistant Principal, you will be at the heart of driving their academy forward. You’ll lead key areas including safeguarding and welfare, curriculum development, behaviour management, and staff training. Working alongside the Principal and the senior leadership team, you’ll establish a school culture that champions high standards and supports the success of every student. With responsibilities that evolve annually, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive leadership experience.
This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.
Their ideal candidate will be:
Has a proven track record of raising attainment and fostering student success.
Exhibits strong leadership qualities, including resilience, motivation, and exceptional organisational skills.
Is committed to driving high standards in teaching, behaviour, and safeguarding.
Possesses a genuine passion for education and believes in the potential of every student.
Is experienced in managing teams and collaborating with stakeholders effectively.
If you are driven by the desire to inspire, lead, and create a transformative impact, this is the role for you.
About their school:
The academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. They believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to their school community and enjoy their learning.
They inspire and support their students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, they develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. They want their students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future. To achieve this they offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.
Their teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. They pride themselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider school network.
They offer:
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
Development opportunities for future leaders
Generous pension scheme.
Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
Access to rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Diversity and inclusion:
They aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. They want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across their organisation because they know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Safeguarding statement:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
The school requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Please note the school will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. They strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
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