Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

Teaching Vacancies; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Preston is looking for an exceptional Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership experience and a strong commitment to making a difference in students' lives. Responsibilities include leading the journey towards excellence and inspiring staff and pupils. The institution is known for its high standards and values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership experience in education.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Strong commitment to educational excellence and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the journey of sustained excellence at the school.
• Make significant contributions to leadership and school success.
• Inspire and motivate students and staff.

Skills

Effective management of a high-achieving faculty

Motivating and inspiring pupils and peers

Commitment to STAR values

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

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.

What 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.

The Olive School, Preston

The Olive School, Preston is a Muslim faith-based, primary school for 4 to 11 year olds, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in June 2019. At our last inspection in December 2024, the school was commended for upholding the same high standards of academic excellence, teaching, character development and behaviour that resulted in the school’s previous ‘Outstanding’ rating.

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.