Assistant Principal: Teaching & Learning

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hrs per week - Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12-16

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an innovative and inspirational leader for the role of Assistant Principal to assist the Principal and Vice Principal in the leadership and management of the Academy and in all aspects of Academy improvement.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

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.

To assist the Principal/ Vice Principal in the leadership and management of the school and in aspects of school improvement. To undertake teaching duties, as required, in accordance with the Academy’s curriculum. To participate in decision making by demonstrating initiative, with the introduction of positive ideas and influence within the leadership team and other staff teams. To be a strong leadership presence during the school day and be available to support staff, students and parents in the day to day running of the school. To ensure all responsibilities, tasks and activities consider the inclusion of all vulnerable groups within the Academy community.

• To attend leadership team briefings and meetings as agreed
• To attend whole staff and other meetings and lead them where appropriate as per the school calendar
• To take an active role in staff professional development
• To prepare and present reports as required e.g. for Governors
• To take an active role in providing information for publicity
• To attend meetings during evening hours, at weekends or in school holidays as required

Key Organisational participation

• Enactment of health and safety requirements and initiatives as directed
• Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation
• At all times operating within the schools equality scheme
• Commitment and contribution to improving standards for students as appropriate
• Acknowledging customer care and quality initiatives
• Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for students

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• These will be negotiated with the successful candidate on an annual basis

Line Management

• Heads of Faculty/Departments

Relevant support staff in line with specific responsibilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - Assistant Principal.pdf - 2.11 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 568 3300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Darlaston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk.

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