Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal)

The Leigh Academy; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Scale

Teacher Pension Scheme

Virtual GP Service

MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Snowfields in Maidstone is recruiting an Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) to drive strategic leadership and school improvement. You will support the development of a positive culture and be a key member of the senior leadership team.

The role requires a proven track record in raising standards, strong communication, and ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the MAT. A leadership focus within the secondary phase is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership and raising standards at secondary level.
• Proven track record in managing senior teams and implementing vision.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for Leigh Academy Snowfields.
• Lead the senior leadership team with whole school responsibility.
• Collaborate with the Vice Principal and MAT network to drive success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Team collaboration

English expertise

Job description

Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal)

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Maidstone, ME14 5GA
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 2 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

Candidate Qualities

• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): child care disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.