Assistant Principal Ocean Academy Poole
Ocean Academy Poole, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0PZ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L2-L6
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a senior post within the academy’s staffing structure, which carries with it membership of the Senior Leadership Team. This post holder may be called on to deputise for the Principal or Vice Principal in the event of their absence.
To ensure the development of the aims and objectives of the academy and the needs of individual pupils.
● With a teaching commitment of up to 80% teaching (as required) and being able to cover for absent teachers on occasion. To be reserve class teacher in the event of an unplanned long term absence
- To lead in a core area of responsibility
- To lead on key initiatives
● Promote the whole academy curriculum targets and action plans throughout the designated phase group and report to the Principal on a termly basis on progress and impact on children’s learning
● Carry out monitoring and act as quality assurance for planning, marking, presentation standards, and learning environments
MAIN EXPECTATIONS OF THE ROLE
1) You are required to carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document.
2) You are required to carry out such professional duties which form part of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document which the Principal may reasonably ask you to undertake e.g. subject coordination or area of management responsibility across the whole academy.
LEADERSHIP
▪ Assume shared responsibility for the management of the academy in the short term absence of the Principal and Vice Principal
▪ Play a lead role in upholding the aims and ethos of the academy, in which every individual is treated with dignity and respect and the safety and welfare of children and young people is paramount
▪ Participate in the academy improvement planning process, taking account of the agreed priorities of the academy and how these link with national and local initiatives
▪ Support the Principal and other staff in the review, implementation, development and monitoring of whole academy policies which promote the academy's values, aims and objectives, working to a high standard in implementing agreed policies, priorities and expectations, and in doing so set a good example to other colleagues
▪ Establish good relationships with all stakeholders, encourage good working practices and support and lead teachers, by promoting a culture of team work, in which views of all members of the academy community are valued and taken into account
▪ Work alongside the Principal to secure improvement through Performance Management; take responsibility for the performance management of identified staff. Line manage Year Team Leaders to secure effective learning for all pupils. Support staff in understanding their own accountability, and develop approaches to its review and evaluation
▪ Provide support for colleagues in improving their classroom practice
▪ Sustain effective, positive relationships with all staff, pupils, parents and governors and the local community
▪ Be available for parents and pupils to discuss their academic work and social concerns. Ensure that any parental complaints/concerns are responded to appropriately and channel them as appropriate to the Principal
KEY TEACHING AND LEARNING
▪ Take a lead as an exemplary teacher and as a leader, to achieve whole academy high standards of pupil attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching. Set high expectations for your own performance and that of others. Support the professional development of colleagues through example, coaching, peer support and target setting
▪ Play a key role in setting appropriate expectations for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupil's achievements and the quality of teaching, establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining pupil's achievement; including statutory procedures and targets for individuals and groups throughout the key stage, supporting the process of teaching and learning in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines
▪ To organise / lead inset as required
▪ Carry out regular monitoring to ensure high standards of teaching and learning lead to good outcomes. Provide feedback to staff, SLT and the principal
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
List other duties that the Principal may from time to time ask the post holder to perform:
▪ Carry out Performance Management reviews on an agreed number of members of staff.
▪ Support with selection and recruitment of staff.
▪ Attend PTA functions on occasion by agreement.
▪ Share responsibility with the Principal for maintaining communications with all staff via the established systems.
IN ADDITION, UNDER LEADERSHIP OF THE PRINCIPAL, THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IS TO:
Develop links with the Aspirations Academies Trust, neighbouring schools, and other LA and external agencies Participate in Aspirations Academies Trust initiatives appropriate to the needs of the academy. Undertake other duties considered to be reasonable.
The Academy will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
What the school offers its staff
Ocean Academy - What we can offer
Highly skilled staff and an engaging curriculum
Ocean Academy has high staff retention and through regular staff voice, the leadership team is aware of staff needs and workload priorities. Staff undertake regular CPD and therefore have the skill set to meet the needs of all of our children in an inclusive and nurturing way. Ocean Academy was the first academy in the Trust to achieve the Aspirations Lighthouse Standard for Curriculum and this is testament to the well designed, sequential and engaging curriculum on offer. We encourage ingenuity, creativity and risk taking and our curriculum is designed to promote the development of knowledge and skills over time so that learning remains constant and embedded into the long term memory.
Happy, resilient children
Ocean Academy children are polite, well behaved and have a real thirst for learning. They believe in their ability to succeed, whilst not being afraid to make a mistake. They love coming to school and play a pivotal role in the leadership of the academy. They welcome leadership opportunities in daily life and are proud to hold specific leadership roles such as Eco Lead, School Council, Sports Lead, Librarian, Digital lead, CPTA, Anti-Bullying Ambassador and Maths Champion.
Modern facilities
The facilities at Ocean Academy are modern and diverse and this allows us to promote learning now and for the 21st century. Our Creator Space allows us to take STEM teaching to the next level. We have secure connections with local secondary schools, universities and employers to ensure our education has purpose and a future context. Our extensive external grounds and play equipment promotes effective outdoor learning and active playtimes.
Supportive parents
In our most recent parent voice survey, 100% of parents said they would recommend Ocean to other parents. They are incredibly positive about the education and care their child receives. Senior Leaders are available to parents at the beginning and end of the day (on the academy gate) and this allows any concern to be addressed quickly. We have a wonderful CPTA (Children, Parent, Teacher Association) who go above and beyond to raise funds.
The Aspirations Learning Institute
The Aspirations Trust is a passionate advocate for continuous professional development and offers a large range of development opportunities from Level 3 TA to coaching qualifications to NPQs and beyond. The journey to excellence for our staff is accessible and high quality. We actively encourage those who want to become teachers to learn and grow with us and offer various funded pathways to a career in teaching.
The Aspirations Academies Trust
We are part of a thriving forward thinking trust that believes in and invests in its workforce. We are one of 16 academies across the UK, with 4 academies in our South Coast Region alongside a secondary academy; Magna Academy, a Primary Academy; Jewell Academy and an ‘all through’ academy; Livingstone Academy. Ocean is governed by a Regional Board that challenge and support in a coherent and purposeful way.
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.
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About Ocean Academy Poole
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ocean Academy Poole website
- Email address
- jburry@ocean-aspirations.org
- Phone number
- 01292 606888
Arranging a visit to Ocean Academy Poole
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jburry@ocean-aspirations.org.
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