Assistant Principal

Little London Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SR

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8–L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Little London Academy stands proudly at the heart of Leeds city centre, and celebrates and embraces all cultures, faiths and personalities together in our safe and happy school.

Our team is immensely proud to offer an education and pastoral experience that changes lives, raises aspirations and provides all pupils with the Gift of Choice for their futures. We strive for every child to make progress above and beyond expectations, whatever their starting points.

For those privileged enough to work at Little London, it is a rewarding experience that provides the opportunity to make a difference to the life chances of all our pupils.

We are looking to further strengthen our Senior Leadership Team with the appointment of an Assistant Principal responsible for SEND. Whether you are a talented and proven leader or looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will: are seeking a dynamic candidate who:

• Have a genuine desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life chances of our children.
• Be hardworking, dedicated and willing to embrace new challenges.
• Be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Be a qualified SENDCo, or be undertaking a recognised SEND qualification such as the NPQ for SEND.
• Be a highly effective leader who leads by example, developing excellence in others through coaching, mentoring and leadership of a key stage. Experience within EYFS would be particularly advantageous.
• Have a proven track record of leading a core subject and driving improvements in outcomes.
• Possess a clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Share our commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential, both academically and personally.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and well-mannered children who are eager to learn.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership voice and shape the strategic direction of the academy.
• The chance to work in strategic partnership with an outstanding Senior Leadership Team and colleagues from across The GORSE Academies Trust.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities delivered by colleagues from across the trust, including Executive Principal-level leadership.
• Access to our leadership development programme, designed to nurture and support leadership aspirations.
• The opportunity to work in one of only 20 accredited World Class Primary Schools in England.
• A fun, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• A culture that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing support as part of The GORSE Academies Trust.

Little London Academy is part of The Gorse Academies Trust, having joined in February 2024. The Gorse Academies Trust has an increasingly well-known reputation for changing the life chances for children and young adults who come from some of the most impoverished parts of the country. The trust's mission is to ensure that they play a significant role in removing the stubborn link between poverty and academic underperformance.

Consequently, pupils and professionals are in the vanguard of a national drive which seeks to prove that where teaching is excellent, leadership inspiring and behaviour standards are exemplary, all children excel regardless of background.

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you.

Candidates are invited to visit the school to look around.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Little London Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 431 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-london-community-primary-school-leeds

Little London Academy, in the centre of Leeds, is a school which is immensely proud of its history. Serving a vibrant, diverse and ambitious community, we work in partnership with every family to ensure we offer the very best life chances for every child.As part of the Gorse Academies Trust, we can offer our pupils a range of amazing opportunities through visits and visitors, an array of enrichment activities, and the chance to access a world class education from the age of 3 through to 19.We firmly believe that every child has the right to an amazing education, from when they start with us in our Nursery (planned to welcome our first children in September 2024) through to when they move up to secondary and the chance of a place at an outstanding GORSE secondary school.Our school facilities are modern and advanced, with safe and amazing outdoor spaces, brand new technology and the offer of a Chromebook laptop for every child from Year 1 onwards. We want to help every child to access learning in school and in the home setting.We pride ourselves on a high standard of education for all pupils, the highest expectations for positive behaviour, and an ethos of respect and understanding for one another.Whatever the needs, and the individual skills and creative talents of your child, we commit every day to help them to shine, to have fun and to enjoy success. With every success, we help children to believe in themselves, and we offer them the gift of choice for an amazing future.Sam Done,
PrincipalLittle London Academy

Arranging a visit to Little London Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk.

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