Assistant Principal: Safeguarding - New Road Academy

Learning Community Trust - New Road Academy; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Community Trust - New Road Academy is seeking an outstanding leader to join the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal - Safeguarding & Inclusion. As the academy's Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection while helping to drive wider school improvement.

We are looking for an experienced secondary leader with substantial DSL or Deputy DSL experience, strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to work effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection.
• Lead the DSL/Deputy DSL team and drive school improvement.
• Shape safeguarding culture and improve outcomes for pupils.

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal - Safeguarding & Inclusion. As the academy's Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection while helping to drive wider school improvement.

We are looking for an experienced secondary leader with substantial DSL or Deputy DSL experience, strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to work effectively with pupils, families and external agencies.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape safeguarding culture, lead a dedicated team and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Should you require any other details please contact Korina Papagianni (PA to Headteacher) at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is 19th November 2026.

Interviews will take place: WC 23rd November 2026

Attached documents

• Application Form
• Advert
• Person Specification
• Job Pack
• Headteacher's Welcome Letter