Assistant Principal

Matchborough First School Academy, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £57,699.00 - £63,688.00 Annually (Actual) L4 - L8

Assistant Principal job summary

About this Role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our senior leadership team and make a lasting impact on our school community. We are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Assistant Principal who will bring energy, expertise and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for every child. The successful candidate will inspire staff and pupils alike, support the continued development of high-quality teaching and learning, and help drive our vision, values and aspirations for the future.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the school office to arrange an informal discussion and/or visit to the school, please email office@matchborough.crst.org.uk.

To apply please complete an application through My New Term no later than 12pm on 9th October 2026.

We reserve the right to conclude the campaign ahead of schedule in the event of a high volume of applications

Please review our full candidate pack for further information.

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

At Central Region Schools Trust, we stand as proud advocates for diversity and inclusivity across all our schools, serving as an equal-opportunities employer and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate is required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Children's barred list.

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

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection
screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict
alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online
search for all shortlisted candidates.

Full statement is on the recruitment pack

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.

About Matchborough First School Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Matchborough First School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matchborough-first-school-academy

At Matchborough First School Academy we are committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere where staff and children work together to create a happy, safe, caring and stimulating learning environment in partnership with parents, carers, governors and the local community.

We strive to develop a culture of excellence in which the whole school community is encouraged to reach its full potential and all members take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment.

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