Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal)

Jobtrain; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Scale

Teacher Pension Scheme

Virtual GP Service (24/7)

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is recruiting for the role of Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) at Leigh Academy Snowfields. This senior leadership post focuses on accelerating the school’s journey to outstanding status and strengthening the culture, ethos and outcomes across the academy.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, committed team and take responsibility for developing strategic vision, school improvement, and collaboration within the MAT network.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strategic leadership and a proven track record of raising standards.
• Ability to communicate a clear vision for the school to staff and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the further development of Leigh Academy Snowfields' strategy and culture.
• Work closely with the Vice Principal and the senior leadership team on whole-school priorities.
• Drive targeted improvements across key subject areas and the academy's outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Subject specialist English

Job description

Leadership Scale + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

We are now recruiting for the role of Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) for Leigh Academy Snowfields, a truly rare leadership opportunity within a very successful and financially sound, mature and geographically local multi-academy trust that combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support that encourages collaboration for success. This role is situated within the secondary phase of the academy.

The successful candidate will play a huge part in accelerating the development of the school into an outstanding provider of education. We will expect the Assistant Principal to support the further development of a positive culture and ethos where every child is expected to do well and their progress is supported every step of the way. Our successful candidate will be a talented and highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential.

We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate strategic leadership and excellent management, and a proven track record of success in raising standards. You will be expected to play a key role in developing the strategic vision for Leigh Academy Snowfields even further, whilst ensuring that our students develop their potential, achieve academic excellence and develop our core values. The successful applicant will be a key member of the senior leadership team, with a specific area of whole school responsibility that will both develop and complement your existing skills and interests and will model our human scale approach to education by driving our small schools philosophy.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice Principal and will have management responsibilities for key subject areas. This post provides an outstanding career opportunity to be part of driving our academy forward and to play a critical role in the next phase of the academy’s development.

We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level;
• a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
• confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
• able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
• approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
• able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders;
• a subject specialist in English.

Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026, 9am

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.