Assistant Principal (Science Specialism)

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026, however we will consider applicants who wish to join us from 01 January 2027

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 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: £70,603.00 - £81,012.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership scale L11 - L17, including Outer London

Assistant Principal (Science Specialism) job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal (with specialism in Science) who is ambitious, highly motivated and with a dynamic approach to their work.

As an Assistant Principal, you will contribute strategically and operationally to the leadership of the academy. You will lead with clarity, high expectations and integrity, ensuring consistency in systems, strong staff development and excellent outcomes for students.

We are looking for leaders who have a proven track record of impact, who combine strategic thinking with visible, hands-on leadership, and who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence. You will be values-driven, resilient and committed to building a culture where staff feel supported and students thrive.

Key responsibilities of role:

• Strategic Leadership
• Quality of Education

Reporting

This role will report into the Vice Principal

Staff Development ​

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haberdashers-aske-s-crayford-academy

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