Assistant Principal

Kingston Park Academy, Worksop, S81 9AW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 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: Leadership range, points L1 to L5 (£51,773 to £57,136)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• A teaching qualification together with qualified teacher status (QTS) (C)
• Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment at primary (A/I/R)
• A good understanding of recent curriculum developments and initiatives in primary and their impact in the academy (A/I)
• An understanding of the use of data to assess and inform teaching and learning and target appropriate intervention (A/I)
• Experience of dynamic and successful team leadership at middle leader/senior leader level (A/I/R)
• Experience of leading and implementing strategies which have ensured high standards of pupil achievement (A/I)
• An excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
• A passion for learning (A/I)
• Excellent organisational and personal management skills (A/I/R)
• Effective planning and teaching (A/I/R)
• Effective behaviour/classroom management (A/I/R) • An ability to demand high standards (A/I)
• An ability to work independently and be a team player (A/I/R)
• An ability to develop and support other staff to develop a variety of teaching strategies (A/I/R)
• An ability to enthuse and direct pupils and staff towards raising expectations and levels of achievement (A/I/R)
• An ability to meet deadlines (A/I/R)
• An understanding of self-evaluation (A/I)
• Strong ICT skills (A/I)
• A commitment to both self and team development (A/I)
• Ability to take the initiative (A/I)
• Ability to make difficult decisions and relay these effectively (A/I/R)
• Self-motivated (A/I)
• Reliable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Resilient and determined to succeed (A/I/R)

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of performance management requirements in an education setting (A/I/R)

• Experience of leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of other staff (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

Kingston Park is a single form entry primary school catering for pupils from 3 – 11 years. Situated in a small village, the school is friendly and welcoming and takespride in its role at the heart of the community. Our children are curious about the world and their place in it and we at Kingston Park endeavour to make their enthusiasm for learning the key driver behind our evolving book-led curriculum model. All our staff are passionate about providing the best education for every child in our community and in achieving our mission: to prepare all our pupils for success in an ever-changing world. We pride ourselves on the high levels of academic standards that our children reach, but also the responsible young citizens they develop into during their time with us.

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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingston Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingston Park Academy website
• Email address: info@kingstonpa.org.uk
• Phone number: 01909 570638
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingston-park-academy

Kingston Park is a single form entry primary school catering for pupils from 3 – 11 years. Situated in a small village, the school is friendly and welcoming and takes pride in its role at the heart of the community. Our children are curious about the world and their place in it and we at Kingston Park endeavour to make their creativity and enthusiasm for learning the key driver behind our evolving curriculum model. All our staff are passionate about providing the best education for every child in our community and in achieving our mission: to prepare all our pupils for success in an ever changing world.

Judged a solid Good at its last inspection, we have continued to develop, creating a culture of professional learning and reflection leading to personal growth and improved outcomes for children. All our leaders have embraced the opportunities presented to them through our membership of Delta Academies Trust, benefitting from the collaboration which comes alongside working within a network of outward looking professionals. As a result, progress for Kingston Park last year was well above national average at the end of Key stage 2.

Arranging a visit to Kingston Park Academy

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

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