Assistant Principal
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale (Outer London) based on experience
Additional allowances
Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an Assistant Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, supporting our vision and ethos, securing effective teaching and successful learning, and promoting high levels of achievement and self-esteem for all pupils.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualifications)
- At least three years' teaching experience within a culturally diverse environment, where you drove high quality achievements for all children
- Evidence of successful management experience of a curriculum area or phase
- Experience of contributing to problem solving and strategic thinking at a whole academy level
- The ability to provide professional leadership and management of a staff team
- Experience of involvement in assessment, pupil tracking and record keeping
- Knowledge of relevant pedagogy and curriculum developments in literacy and numeracy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of theEarlyYears Foundation Stage Curriculum and the National Curriculum and the principles of effective literacy and numeracy teaching within each key stage
- Evidence of successful working relationships with parents and carers, Governors, outside agencies and the local community
- Experience of effective data analysis and target setting
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has been open since 2016 and is Ofsted rated Outstanding in all areas. At full capacity there will be 21 classes from Reception to Year 6. We opened with a Reception cohort and are growing by a year group at a time with currently over 350 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 5. The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: “Excellence for All”.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.
We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.
Senior Leader Development
With Harris, you will join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country. Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership which will enable you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement.
Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professional qualifications and draw on expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultants who offer invaluable subject and curriculum insight.
Benefits
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Flexible working opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual's circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Further information about the job
Your role will include:
- Liaising with other Phase and Subject Leaders to ensure pupils experience a programme that is personalised to their particular needs
- Working with class teachers and support staff in supporting the development of children
- Working with relevant staff to build up subject knowledge and expertise
- Acting as a role model for other teachers
- Liaising with other academies/schools and providers to ensure continuity of support and learning
- Monitoring the effectiveness of literacy and numeracy provision throughout the academy
- Ensuring that literacy and numeracy data is well organised and understood
- Setting up systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing pupil progress of pupils and maintain and present up to date records of progress for SEN, EMA, More Able, LAC
- Monitoring pupils' standards in literacy and numeracy and achievement against academy targets and National Benchmarks
- Leading staff development in literacy and numeracy
- Line managing staff, including carrying out performance appraisals
- Monitoring progress, analysing results and taking appropriate action
- Inspiring confidence in teaching and support staff and disseminating good practice in assessment and inclusion practice
- Demonstrating the confidence and ability to make management and organisational decisions
- Updating the Principal and Governing body on information relating to literacy and numeracy and the quality of teaching
- Taking responsibility for securing an attractive, effective and safe learning environment
- Attending, leading and participating in open evenings, curriculum events and pupil performances;
- Sharing responsibility for the smooth day to day running of the academy
- Keeping fully appraised and aware of educational and other appropriate developments
- Ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and confidentiality at all times
- Ensuring the development and maintenance of a team culture that enables all members of the Leadership Team to be effective in their respective roles
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 547 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harris Primary Academy Purley Way website
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 3872 1970
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way opened in 2016 with its first cohort of Reception children and their families, and now educates children from Reception to Year 2. Since 2017, the academy has been based in purpose built, three storey building, with state of the art technology and resources and facilities to support the school on its journey to Outstanding. Harris Primary Academy Purley Way will grow year on year to provide classes from Reception to Year 6 and offer three forms of entry by 2022.
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