Assistant Principal - Inclusion and Behaviour

Chilmington Green School, Great Chart, TN23 3DL

51 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Competitive

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional leader with the vision and commitment to shape our growing school throughout its formative years and beyond. We are looking for a leader who will create a culture of excellence and who shares the Trust’s determination to bring out the best in young people.

The position is a great match for someone with the highest expectations, determination, resilience ,audacity and compassion in equal measure.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Principal and senior leadership team and will lead the strategic direction of the Inclusion and behaviour strategy, ensuring all students make exceptional progress throughout their time with us.The successful candidate will lead experienced and growing team, including both the SENCo and our pastoral team, to ensure that all students are well supported to fully access the curriculum and wider opportunities in school.

This role will also involve other aspects of whole school leadership, which may include welfare, safeguarding, attendance, rewards and co-curricular. The precise role is open to negotiation based on the strength and experience of the candidate appointed.

As with all members of the Senior Leadership Team, this role comes with responsibility for ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school on a day-to-day basis. As a significant member of the Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal works in partnership with the Principal in defining and articulating the vision and values for the School and then implements this through their actions. They are committed to securing United Learning’s aim of ‘Best in Everyone’.

What the school offers its staff

• A variety of discounted services from supporting your wellbeing, to a car lease scheme and access to Westfield Health

• Health Cash Plan and 24/7 access to a virtual GP with same day prescription

• Huge support and progression opportunities, part of the largest education trust in England

• A knowledge rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC

• Collaborative planning with centralised shared units of work and resources, developed by Trust subject specialists.

• Excellent support from United Learning central team colleagues

• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies

• Disruption-free learning

• Highly visible/supportive senior leaders

• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop and grow

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities– including NPQs and Trust Leadership Programmes

• Three extra inset days

• United Learning Pay Scale above the National Benchmarks

• 1 personal day a year - granted by the Principal

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits.

Applying for the job

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About Chilmington Green School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chilmington Green School website
• Email address: HR@chilmingtongreenschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01233438776
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chilmington-green-school

United Learning are delighted to have opened a new school in Ashford. Chilmington Green School is a new secondary school which opened in September 2023 with its first cohort of 120 Year 7 students. At capacity, the school will be a six-form entry, co-educational, non-selective secondary with a 240-place 6th form. We are currently looking for excellent, highly motivated staff, with the vision and aspiration to be a part of a school from its opening through to its first A-level results day; bringing to life the United Learning ethos of the Best in Everyone through a curriculum, culture, environment, and structure that provides an exceptional educational offer for local young people.

Staff will form a dynamic team who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to instilling the qualities of pride, respect, and resilience in the next generation of children, preparing them for successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable adult lives. Chilmington Green will work collaboratively with United Learning’s cluster of highly successful schools in the area, Wye School (free school, 11-18) and Ashford School (independent, all through and boarding) and, as a result, staff will benefit from richer and wider opportunities for continued professional development (CPD).

Arranging a visit to Chilmington Green School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@chilmingtongreenschool.org.uk.

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