14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September or sooner if possible

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 11am

  • Date listed

    11 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£71,330.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (FTE) L14-L18

Assistant Principal job summary

Hinchingbrooke School is a large, vibrant, inclusive and successful mixed comprehensive school that serves the Huntingdonshire area. Set in the grounds of the Tudor house which homes our Sixth Form, we benefit from excellent, modern facilities which support our very strong extra-curricular offer. Our unique school is a welcoming and wonderful place to work.

We are looking for an excellent teacher and strong school leader to join our senior leadership team. The specific duties will be agreed following the appointment based on the strengths of the candidate; however, they will not include responsibility for leading behaviour or safeguarding.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience leading at middle leader level or above

Have very strong organisational and communication skills

Have a collegiate, collaborative approach

Be committed to contributing to the best possible educational experience for every child

We welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit, or to find more about this role, including having a conversation with the Principal, please contact Debbie Warner, the Principal’s PA on dwarner@hbk.acesmat.uk

The closing date for applications is: Friday 27 February 2026 at midday.

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.
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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Hinchingbrooke School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
2109 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Hinchingbrooke School website
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