Associate Principal - Lincoln Castle Academy

Lincoln Castle Academy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lincoln is seeking an Associate Principal to provide leadership and strategic direction within the Trust. You will be responsible for high-quality teaching, maintaining standards, and mentoring senior leaders. Ideal for those aspiring to advance in their education leadership career. Benefits include membership to a pension scheme, wellness programs, and fitness discounts.

Benefits

Membership to pension scheme

Access to discounts platform

Gym and fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the academy(s) within the Trust as directed by the CEO.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning and maintain high standards and expectations for students, staff, and the wider community.
• Develop collaborative links with other academies and schools.
• Mentor senior leaders and model outstanding practice in daily operations and decision making.

Job description

Overview

Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint an Associate Principal to join our academy in January 2026 or later if preferred, on a full time, permanent basis. As Associate Principal, you will work closely with Principals and Executive Principals to provide leadership and strategic direction to any academy within the Trust, as specified by the CEO. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, maintaining high standards and expectations for students, staff, and the wider community, developing collaborative links with other academies and schools, and mentoring senior leaders while always modelling outstanding practice. This role is ideal for an aspiring Vice Principal ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Our safeguarding and employment practices align with statutory requirements. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the academy(s) within the Trust as directed by the CEO.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning and maintain high standards and expectations for students, staff, and the wider community.
• Develop collaborative links with other academies and schools.
• Mentor senior leaders and model outstanding practice in daily operations and decision making.

Qualifications

Not explicitly specified in the provided description. Consideration for applicants will be based on relevant skills, experience, knowledge, and qualifications as required by the role.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: Membership to either the Teachers\' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme; Technology and Vehicle Leasing Schemes; access to an extensive discounts platform.
• Physical Wellbeing: 24/7 online GP/Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you and your household; gym and fitness discounts; Cycle to Work scheme; free annual flu jab.
• Mental Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme; menopause support; trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings; subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.