Assistant Principal & English Lead (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership scale

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP service 24/7

MAT network collaboration

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking an experienced leader to join as Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) on a maternity cover basis. The role requires strategic leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate a clear vision to staff and stakeholders.

You will take on line management of the English department, work with the Vice Principal and senior team, and help accelerate the school’s drive toward outstanding education for all students.

Qualifications

• English subject specialist with track record in secondary education leadership.
• Strong strategic leadership and management experience.
• Excellent communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop a positive school culture and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Take on line management responsibility for the English department.
• Contribute to the strategic vision for Leigh Academy Tonbridge.
• Work with the Vice Principal and senior leadership team to drive school improvement.
• Lead initiatives to raise standards and support pupils’ progression.

Skills

English subject specialist

Leadership experience

Strategic leadership

Communication to stakeholders

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking an experienced leader to join as Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) on a maternity cover basis. The role requires strategic leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate a clear vision to staff and stakeholders.

You will take on line management of the English department, work with the Vice Principal and senior team, and help accelerate the school’s drive toward outstanding education for all students.