Assistant Principal

Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3GP

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £61,881 to £72,162 (FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Assistant Principal you are responsible to the Principal and responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

Engage in team working to develop a key area of responsibility across the Academy determined by the Principal;

Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team;

Contribute to whole school and cross-curricular initiatives;

Provide a strong contribution to the development of Career Professional Development that continually supports strong performance in all aspects of the Academy;

Engage in the coaching, mentoring and support of all staff and stakeholders that supports raising standards across all aspects of the work of the Academy;

Work closely with SLT to ensure there is a cohesive approach to school improvement

Lead Assemblies;

Attend senior staff and other Academy committees and meetings as directed :

Undertake professional duties and tasks as reasonably delegated by the Principal.

The Assistant Principal will also have a shared responsibility as defined within the Senior Leadership Team for:

Staff support in matters of student behaviour and discipline.

Coordination of, participating in and supporting staff duty rotas.

Contribute to the implementation of the Trust’s Appraisal policy.

Contribute positively to the appointment, deployment and development of staff to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience and to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Delivering CPL when linked to their specific area of responsibility.

The Assistant Principal will work with the Principal in developing the policies and practice, which promote inclusion, equality and the extended services that the school offers.

Develop and maintain contact with all specialist support services as appropriate.

Promote the positive involvement of parents/carers in school life.

Organise and conduct meetings where appropriate with parents and carers to ensure positive outcomes for all parties.

Strengthen partnership and community working.

Forge constructive relationships and strengthen partnerships, both in school and beyond, working with colleagues in other schools, parents, carers, the community and external agencies.

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• *Access to Teachers’ Pensions / Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

BBA - Assistant Principal - Job Pack.pdf - 733 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 901 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bluecoat Beechdale Academy website
• Email address: hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01159007245
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bluecoat-beechdale-academy

Arranging a visit to Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@archwaytrust.co.uk.

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