Assistant Principal - Personal Development & Wellbeing at Heworth Grange School

Heworth Grange School; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heworth Grange School is seeking an Assistant Principal for Personal Development & Wellbeing on a permanent basis, with a Leadership L8–L12 spine and a January 2027 start.

You will shape the strategic direction for personal development, wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and inclusion, creating a safe, supportive and high-expectations culture where every pupil can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Passion for student wellbeing, personal development and inclusion.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff, students and families.
• High expectations and commitment to improving outcomes for all.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision for personal development, wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and inclusion.
• Create a culture where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to raise aspirations and support staff development.

Job description

About this Role

Assistant Principal- Personal Development & Wellbeing
Salary: L8 - L12
Contract: Permanent
Start date: January 2027

This is a uniqueopportunity for an ambitious leader who is committed to ensuring every youngperson feels safe, supported, valued and empowered to achieve their fullpotential. You will lead our strategic vision for personal development,wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and inclusion, helping to create a culturewhere every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

At Heworth Grange, weplace relationships at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of EveryChild, No Excuses, High Expectations, Engaging Learning and NoIslands, we are committed to removing barriers, raising aspirations andensuring all students experience success.

Why Join HeworthGrange?

This is an excitingtime to join a school with a clear vision, a strong sense of community and anunwavering commitment to improving the life chances of every young person. Youwill work alongside a talented and supportive leadership team who are passionateabout school improvement and developing future leaders.

Why Join ConsiliumAcademies?

As part of ConsiliumAcademies, you will be joining a Trust built on Excellence, Equity andIntegrity, where collaboration, professional growth and staff wellbeing arecentral to everything we do. The Trust is committed to investing in its people,offering high-quality professional development, leadership opportunities andaccess to a strong network of colleagues across our family of schools. Staffbenefit from a culture of support, shared expertise and a genuine commitment toensuring every colleague can flourish in their career.

We Are Looking forSomeone Who:

• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Is passionate about student wellbeing, personal development and inclusion.
• Can inspire and motivate staff, students and families.
• Has high expectations and a relentless commitment to improving outcomes for all.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves an exceptional education and the opportunity to succeed.

If you are ready tomake a lasting difference to the lives of young people and help shape a culturewhere everyone belongs, succeeds and thrives, we would love to hear from you.

Applications andInformation

If you have any questions about the role orwouldlike to arrange a visit to Heworth Grange School, please contact ScottDanks, Acting Principal: [email protected]

Closing date for applications is Thursday15 October at 9am

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20October 2026

Consilium Academies is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are madesubject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition fromteaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunityemployer. We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensurecandidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard ofspoken English.