Assistant Principal - Inclusion

Star Academies; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Preston is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to inspire and motivate students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess a degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status, along with proven leadership experience in a high-achieving environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and the potential for professional growth within a supportive educational network.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Possibility for career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience in education.
• Experience managing a high-achieving faculty.
• Commitment to improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school towards sustained excellence.
• Inspire and motivate pupils and staff.
• Collaborate with a network of high-performing schools.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivational skills

Passion for education

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver inspirational leadership to school staff and young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star leader might just be the best career move you ever make.

About 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.

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.

About Star Academies

is a high‑performing multi‑academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values‑based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.