Assistant Principal - Safeguarding + Assistant Principal - Behaviour

Every; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Academy in central Dudley invites applications for a permanent Assistant Principal (Safeguarding and Behaviour) within a popular secondary school. The post is graded Leadership L13-L17 and is aimed at strengthening the school's safeguarding and student behaviour strategies.

Closing date is 6 October 2026 with interviews scheduled for 20 October 2026. School visits or informal conversations can be arranged by contacting Mrs Cartwright at [e-mail].

Job description

Salary: Leadership L13 - L17

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Assistant Headteacher;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 6th October 2026

Interview Date: 20th October 2026

Expected Working Start Date: TBC

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

St James Academy is an increasingly popular secondary school in central Dudley. We are proud of our diverse school community and are committed to providing the very best opportunities for all our students and staff. We are continuing to build on a strong culture of success. The academy has recently achieved it's best examination results ever, which is now in line with national averages.

In June 2024, the Academy was judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. The academy was described as 'an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite'. St James continues to strive to provide even greater life chances for learners at the academy.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset andinvesting in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program ofstaff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this isextended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching andassociate staff.

You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue ourjourney to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley

Closing date is 6th October 2026, with interviews planned for Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Schoolvisits and informal conversations are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Cartwright at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close thisvacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosureand barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where theapplicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomesapplicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnicminority applicants.

Job Description

Please see attached.

Dudley Academies Trust is fully committed to prioritising emotional health and wellbeing for all employees. We support our employees to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage an open and understanding culture across and between all roles in the Trust. Our Employee Assistance programme offers 24/7, free legal, financial and counselling provision to all staff. Please see the attached wellbeing charter for further information.

202609 Assistant Principal - Safeguarding.pdf

202609 Assistant Principal - Behaviour.pdf