Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

The Star; Salford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Star Salford Academy is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to drive sustained excellence and lead a high-performing team at Star Salford Academy, a 5-form entry 11-16 secondary. You will extend leadership experience, inspire pupils and staff, and contribute to safeguarding and strategic direction.

With a commitment to Star values and a track record of delivering outstanding attainment, you will join a supportive network of Star Academies and play a key role in shaping the school’s

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teaching and learning across the faculty to raise standards.
• Work with stakeholders to drive school improvement and student outcomes.
• Safeguarding and safeguarding culture across the school.

Skills

Leadership experience

Attainment improvement

Inspiring and motivating

Education

Degree-level qualification

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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. Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year-olds, which was opened by Star Academies in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

In July 2026, the school had its first Ofsted inspection, securing 'Strong standard' in four areas and 'Expected standard' in one area, reflecting the strong foundations established since the school opened. We were graded 'Needs attention' in one area (specifically attendance), and we are continuing to implement a wide range of strategies with parents, carers and families to improve this. 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 Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.