10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    30 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£61,360.00 - £75,000.00 Annually (FTE) ULT Leadership Pay Range

Assistant Principal - Pastoral job summary

Worried what you will be asked at interview?

Well don’t be, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your ‘best self’.


Worried about where to park on your interview day?

Well don’t be, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.

Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?

Yes, that’s right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.

Want a morning or afternoon free from teaching so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?

Well, come and join us. This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school.

Northampton Academy is looking for a strong, tenacious and personable Assistant Principal to support the VP Pastoral in leading on pastoral provision at the school. You will assist the Vice Principal in ensuring the highest standards of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing provision are provided. This is an integral part of the academy’s pastoral team and you will work closely with all key stakeholders to support our high expectations. Therefore, high levels of communication skills and emotional intelligence are essential for this position.

The ability to remain calm in difficult situations is vital, alongside being resilient and having the ability to multi-task. Furthermore, you will have a high awareness of the importance of inclusion for all.

Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Jules Smith, Vice Principal - Pastoral - jules.smith@northampton-academy.org

Closing Date: Friday, 10th July 2026 at 23.59pm

Interviews: Wednesday, 15th July 2026

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

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.

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About Northampton Academy

School type
Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1719 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Northampton Academy website
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Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are Respect, Determination, Ambition, Tolerance and Integrity.

Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts. We serve more than 64,000 pupils and support around 10,000 staff in our schools, and we offer a growing range of additional services, including teacher training, professional development programmes, and a full curriculum package for schools.
Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people. We also believe in offering our staff 'more pay, more time and more support'.

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