Assistant Principal

SEAHAVEN ACADEMY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Principal – Attendance Lead. This leadership role involves teaching a core subject and driving school improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership skills and a passion for inspiring students to achieve their best. The school offers a collaborative and supportive environment with strong commitment to high standards and staff development opportunities, all set in a fantastic coastal location.

Benefits

Collaborative planning opportunities

Higher pay scale than the maintained sector

Access to pension schemes

Occupational sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead school improvement.
• Experience in teaching core subjects: Math, Science, or English.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage attendance initiatives within the school.
• Inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Drive school improvement and ensure high expectations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Ability to inspire students

Job description

Seahaven Academy is an 11‑16 school serving the community of Newhaven and surrounding areas. Following an inspection by Ofsted in November 2021, the school has again been judged as 'good' in all areas. It is situated in modern buildings above the coast, within easy reach of Eastbourne, Brighton and Lewes, and enjoys excellent bus and train links. The ethos is simple: be ambitious, be kind, be confident.

We invite applications from qualified professionals who share our commitment to high expectations and pastoral care. For appointments, please email the HR Team at [e-mail].

Role Overview

Seahaven Academy is looking to appoint an additional Assistant Principal – Attendance Lead, teaching a core subject (Math, Science, English). As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner specialising in one of the core subjects with proven leadership skills and the ability to lead significant school improvement initiatives.

About You

• Passionately believe that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs.
• Have the highest expectations and standards.
• Enthuse students with a passion for their subject and inspire them to achieve the best they can.
• Be flexible and resilient with an unrelenting 'can do' attitude.
• Be analytical and strategic in their thinking and planning.
• Be able to inspire colleagues and build teams.
• Be able to support and challenge whilst maintaining great relationships with both staff and students.
• Be committed to personal and professional development.
• Teach a core subject (English, Math or Science).

What Makes Seahaven Academy a Great Place to Work

• A continuously improving school with a passion for high expectations and high standards.
• Staff that are 100% committed to the school and students, providing support and expertise with high morale.
• Strong leadership at all levels to support and challenge.
• A robust behaviour system enabling disruption‑free learning.
• A focus on improving literacy and numeracy to enable all students to achieve across subjects.
• The most fantastic location with sea views, sunrise, and easy “train & bus” links.
• A rapidly growing school that is the first choice for Newhaven and surrounding areas.
• Excellent ongoing CPD and career development across Seahaven Academy and United Learning.
• Up to 9 INSET days per year dedicated to subject knowledge and resource development.
• A feedback policy focused on whole‑class feedback and no onerous marking.

Benefits

• An unrivalled opportunity to make a difference to a school and its community.
• The opportunity to work with the fastest growing academy group in the country.
• Excellent links with colleagues in local schools, the Local Authority and external agencies.
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
• A great working environment with high staff morale and a strong sense of community.
• United Learning pay scale that is higher than the maintained sector.
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role, including access to Teacher and Local Government Pension Schemes.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Over 250 exclusive benefits through the Westfield Health & Rewards platform.
• Staff wellbeing supported with an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid training on site.

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