Assistant Principal
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5PT29 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,773.00 - £51,773.00 Annually (FTE) L1 - full time role
Assistant Principal job summary
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is now recruiting for an Assistant Principal. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in, ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy's policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well.
Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
Responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
Accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach.
Aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn.
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, gifted and talented, EAL, disabilities and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English.
Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment.
Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons.
Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate.
About our Academy
We are a small rural primary school on the edge of Hogsthorpe village, around 7 miles outside of Skegness. Everything we do is based on educating our children’s hearts and minds.
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy provides a continuous learning journey from children from four to eleven years old. As a result of our high expectations and strong curriculum, our children make at least good progress from their starting points and achieve well. Our key stage 2 results are well above national standards.
We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum, which is underpinned by important skills learnt in English and maths. We make learning interesting and fun, and our children enjoy school.
- We have high expectations of all pupils.
- Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility and to show initiative.
- Pupils’ progress is monitored and regular feedback is given so that they have
- opportunity to realise their full potential
- High personal, social and moral behaviour is encouraged at all times
- The school provides a secure family atmosphere.
- The staff has a good understanding of the needs of the pupils.
- The staff works co-operatively towards shared goals.
- Classes are well managed with high quality teaching and learning.
- There are strong home/school links.
- The role of the parent/carer in the education of their child is understood and valued.
- Parent/carers encourage a high standard of achievement.
- The local community is actively involved in school life.
Through innovative teaching we:
- Challenge to achieve
- Enrich lives
- Inspire awe and a passion for learning
- Provide opportunities to explore.
Salary and Benefits
L1 - 51,773 per annum.
Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
Holiday discounts
Cinema tickets
Restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD
Honours degree related to Primary Education or a curriculum subject would be desirable
Experience teaching key stage 2
Experience managing teaching resources
Competent in the use of ICT
Awareness of the importance of safeguarding
OFSTED awareness
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 56 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hogsthorpe Primary Academy website
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