Assistant Principal - School Improvement

Archway Learning Trust, Nottingham, NG8 5GY

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be discussed

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: From £68,898 - £75,049 Per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role of Assistant Principal – School Improvement at Archway Learning Trust is an exciting opportunity for a highly credible and agile leader who is motivated by helping schools embed consistent, high‑quality practice that makes a tangible difference to pupils. This role sits at the heart of our ambition to deliver exceptional, inclusive education across all our academies.

At Archway, we are committed to securing excellence for every child through strong leadership, aligned systems and a culture of collaboration, professional trust and continuous improvement. As our Trust continues to refine and strengthen its approaches, the Assistant Principal – School Improvement plays a vital role in ensuring that Trust strategies are implemented with fidelity and impact at school level.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of securing school improvement - someone credible, adaptable andable to apply their leadership to any aspect of school improvement. The breadth of the role is a genuine strength: you will turn your handwherever leadership is needed, providing modelling, coaching, guidance and targeted intervention to strengthen practice, systems and outcomes.

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions schemes
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Archway Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archway-learning-trust

Arranging a visit to Archway Learning Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@archwaytrust.co.uk.

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