Assistant Principal

Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3SF

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,554-£69,944
• Pay scale: L1-L7 (Inner London) depending on experience
• Additional allowances:

  + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + 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 South Kenton, 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

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.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS,a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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.

Additional documents

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

Assistant Principal (Primary) .pdf - 352 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Primary Academy South Kenton

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 718 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Primary Academy South Kenton website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 02082537777
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/byron-court-primary-school-wembley

Harris Primary Academy South Kenton (HPASK) is a five-form entry school situated in South Kenton, which is part of the London Borough of Brent. HPASK is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Early years to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them. HPASK is very much a community school. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life. HPASK joined the Harris Federation in September 2024, so you will be joining our team at a really exciting time as we establish ourselves in our local community. If you would like to find out more about our school please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you.

Arranging a visit to Harris Primary Academy South Kenton

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