Assistant Principal

Teaching Vacancies; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a dynamic Assistant Principal to enhance teaching and learning standards at Crookesbroom Academy. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership, drive educational improvements, and support staff development to achieve high pupil outcomes. Ideal applicants will have a QTS and significant leadership experience in a primary setting. The role offers access to a staff benefits scheme and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology and Vehicle Leasing Schemes

Gym and fitness discounts

Access to an online GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Dynamic, passionate leader with a clear teaching approach.
• Ability to lead teams to achieve high standards.
• Excellent classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive standards at the academy.
• Work closely with Head of Academy.
• Develop teaching and learning strategies.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Knowledge of primary teaching

Understanding of curriculum developments

Data usage to inform teaching

Experience in team leadership

Exceptional classroom practitioner

Passion for learning

Organizational skills

Behaviour management

Ability to work independently

High standards demand

Self-motivated

Reliable and confidential

Resilient and determined

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and skilled teacher and leader to join our team as Assistant Principal with teaching responsibility. The Assistant Principal will play a key role in continuing to drive standards at Crookesbroom; working closely with the Head of Academy and Executive Principal, the Assistant Principal will form a key part of the leadership of the school, including developing teaching and learning and using data effectively to drive progress.

Essential skills and qualifications

• A teaching qualification together with qualified teacher status (QTS) (C)
• Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment at primary (A/I/R)
• A good understanding of recent curriculum developments and initiatives in primary and their impact in the academy (A/I)
• An understanding of the use of data to assess and inform teaching and learning and target appropriate intervention (A/I)
• Experience of dynamic and successful team leadership at middle leader/senior leader level (A/I/R)
• Experience of leading and implementing strategies which have ensured high standards of pupil achievement (A/I)
• An excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
• A passion for learning (A/I)
• Excellent organisational and personal management skills (A/I/R)
• Effective planning and teaching (A/I/R)
• Effective behaviour/classroom management (A/I/R)
• An ability to demand high standards (A/I)
• An ability to work independently and be a team player (A/I/R)
• An ability to develop and support other staff to develop a variety of teaching strategies (A/I/R)
• An ability to enthuse and direct pupils and staff towards raising expectations and levels of achievement (A/I/R)
• An ability to meet deadlines (A/I/R)
• An understanding of self‑evaluation (A/I)
• Strong ICT skills (A/I)
• A commitment to both self and team development (A/I)
• Ability to take the initiative (A/I)
• Ability to make difficult decisions and relay these effectively (A/I/R)
• Self‑motivated (A/I)
• Reliable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Resilient and determined to succeed (A/I/R)

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of performance management requirements in an education setting (A/I/R)
• Experience of leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of other staff (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

Why join our academy?

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. All of our staff have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Crookesbroom, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Financial wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental wellbeing

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Further details about the role

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy to arrange your visit on 01302 841337.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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): childcare 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.