Dear Applicant
Thank you for showing interest in this post and our school. The Assistant Principal post will allow the successful candidate to continue developing mathematics as a leading subject at George Eliot Academy. Alongside this, the successful candidate will lead on other senior responsibilities according to experience and skill set and join an ambitious and motivated leadership team. We are looking for a conscientious, dedicated team player who has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for leadership with the ability to enthuse pupils and staff into continuous improvement at the Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and highly effective leader to join us from September 2025. You will be joining a well-led and motivated team, committed to continuous improvement.
We are part of United Learning and you can be confident that you will receive the opportunity, guidance and support to be the best you can be. You will join a school which is forward thinking, and be a part of a strong team as we are striving for excellence. You will work alongside the senior team to ensure an exceptional climate for learning to support pupil outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Have a track record of sustained delivery for outstanding attainment and raising standards.
* Have extensive experience of leading a successful team.
* Be able to analytically and expertly use data to monitor and intervene in order to improve pupils progress over time.
* Experience of having led, or significantly contributed to the success of a school through its leadership, ethos, teaching and results.
Our offer:
* You will be working in an academy that “…. places kindness alongside ambition in the values it promotes” (Ofsted 2021)
* You will be working within an experienced, ambitious, forward thinking and highly effective team
* You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other United Learning schools
* We will support your ongoing continuing professional development
* You will be fully supported by your colleagues within the school to ensure you have the tools to deliver success and reduce your workload
Benefits of working for United Learning:
* Westfield Health Cash Plan – claim money back on the cost of dental, optical & physio services plus much more (eligibility after 6 months’ service)
* Free lunch for staff on duty
* Car lease scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Gym membership
* Westfield Rewards – discounted shopping platform (eligibility after 6 months’ service)
* Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free tea and coffee
How to apply - See Application pack