Assistant Principal Inclusion

Teaching Vacancies; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Preston is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to join their senior leadership team. The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status, along with experience in managing high-achieving faculty and a demonstrated ability to inspire students. This role is pivotal as the school continues its journey of educational excellence and upholds its outstanding reputation following the latest Ofsted inspection.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience in a school environment.
• Experience of managing a high-achieving faculty.
• Track record of delivering outstanding educational attainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the school's faculty and students.
• Contribute to the school's leadership and overall success.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivation

Passion for education

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an exceptional Assistant Principal to help lead us on our journey of sustained excellence.

We want to hear from talented leaders looking to extend their experience, and ambitious middle leaders seeking their first senior leadership post. You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and peers.

As an outstanding teacher and leader with demonstrable leadership experience, you will make a significant contribution to the leadership and success of our school. As a Star leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high‑performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree‑level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience of effective management of a high‑achieving faculty.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• A strong commitment to our STAR values.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Preston is a Muslim faith‑based secondary school for boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge‑based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.