Assistant Principal
Leigh Academy Peninsula East, Rochester, ME3 9HR5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
13 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership scale based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leadership Scale + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Leigh Academy Peninsula East is looking for an Assistant Principal to join its leadership team. You will combine a Year 1 class teaching role with leadership of Phonics and Personal Development across the academy.
As a Year 1 teacher, you will set a high standard for teaching and learning. You will plan and deliver lessons that help every child make strong progress, and you will model effective practice for colleagues. Experience of coaching and the Steplab platform would be helpful.
As Phonics Lead, you will lead the academy's approach to early reading. You will make sure phonics is taught consistently and well, track pupils' progress and put support in place for those who fall behind. You will train and support staff so that every child learns to read with confidence.
As Personal Development Lead, you will shape the academy's work beyond the classroom. This includes pupils' wellbeing, character, and their understanding of themselves and the world around them. You will make sure this work is well planned, inclusive and has a clear impact on pupils. You will be actively involved in working with a variety of stakeholders and developing the school's cultural capital days.
We are looking for an experienced, skilled primary teacher with a strong knowledge of early reading and phonics- experience with Phonics International would also be beneficial. You will be able to lead and develop others, use evidence to drive improvement and work well as part of a leadership team.
We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are:
- an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at primary level;
- a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff and pupils;
- confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the academy;
- able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
- approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
- able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
What the school offers its staff
Applying for this Opportunity
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Simi Sodhi, Principal via simi.sodhi@peninsulaeast.latrust.org.uk. Please ensure you offer Simi a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Simi Sodhi (as above) in the first instance.
Closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026, 9amShortlisting date: Tuesday 13th October 2026Interview date: Thursday 15th October 2026
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on 01634 412 205 or amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Peninsula East
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 230 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Peninsula East
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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