Assistant Principal
Goresbrook School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay scale + Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to be part of a team that is creating a transformational all-through school? Do you believe that every young person has the potential to gain an A* at A-level, and go on to rigorous academic study in a highly competitive University? If so, join Goresbrook School.
As Assistant Principal, you will be a key member of our senior leadership team. You will work closely with the Principal to drive school improvement, enhance educational standards, and nurture a positive, inclusive culture where every student can flourish.
Key Responsibilities:
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Co-lead curriculum design and implementation across all year groups
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Oversee teaching quality and professional development
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Monitor student progress and attainment; implement targeted support strategies
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Champion pastoral care, safeguarding, and behaviour management systems
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Promote outstanding inclusion: SEND, Pupil Premium, EAL provision
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Collaborate in performance management, recruitment, and staff retention
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Foster strong community and parental engagement
What the school offers its staff
Our calm and purposeful atmosphere allows student learning to be at the centre of all that we do and we are committed to ensuring that students high-quality classroom experience is matched with enriching extra-curricular opportunities. We aim to ensure that all our students leave us with the real option to succeed at a top university, the skills to excel in a career of their choice and go on to live happy and fulfilling lives rich with altruism whilst also having the cultural and spiritual awareness to be generous and enriching members of society.
Our values of Growth, Belief and Team are the central pillars of our school culture and encapsulate the behaviours we see in our young people. Beyond the classroom, the culture at Goresbrook is one of community.
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Everyone who works with children and young people has a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting children and young people from harm.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility therefore all staff at Goresbrook School are trained and have regular refresher training in order to remain vigilant when protecting our children and young people.
Goresbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Goresbrook School
- School type
- Free School, Multi-faith, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1036 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goresbrook School website
- Email address
- hr@goresbrookschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0203 597 6666
As an all through school, we offer students the opportunity complete their entire educational journey with us, joining us aged three and leaving aged eighteen. Our school is built on a formula of high expectations, a relentless focus on standards and a belief that every young person, regardless of background or circumstance, can succeed. Our calm and purposeful atmosphere allows student learning to be at the centre of all that we do and we are committed to ensuring that students’ high-quality classroom experience is matched with enriching extra-curricular opportunities. Success after formal education, relies on securing excellent academic outcomes, but it also requires a wealth of experiences that nurture and develop the whole child. We want our pupils to be able to access top universities and professions, whilst also having the cultural and spiritual awareness to be generous and enriching members of society.
Arranging a visit to Goresbrook School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@goresbrookschool.org.uk.
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