Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) - Maternity Cover

Trinity Academy, London, SW2 1QS

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

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
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 74,479.00 - 81,120.00

Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) - Maternity Cover job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning to join the senior leadership team at Trinity Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed leader to shape the quality of teaching and learning across the school, drive outstanding classroom practice, and secure excellent student outcomes.

As Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a consistent, knowledge-rich curriculum and ensuring that high-quality teaching is delivered in every classroom. You will work closely with middle and senior leaders to develop staff expertise, foster a culture of excellence, and ensure all students benefit from a rigorous and ambitious education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching and learning across the school, ensuring consistently high standards.

• Lead on the implementation and quality assurance of a knowledge-rich curriculum across all key stages.

• Drive improvements in pedagogy through coaching, professional development, and evidence-informed practice.

• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning, using data and evaluation to inform whole-school priorities.

• Support and develop middle leaders to ensure strong departmental leadership and curriculum delivery.

• Lead on whole-school initiatives to improve student outcomes and close attainment gaps.

• Promote a culture of high expectations, consistency, and excellence in line with the school’s ethos.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:

• A strong academic background, ideally with a 2:1 degree or above.

• Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of outstanding teaching.

• Significant experience in leading teaching and learning or a clear vision for whole-school improvement.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence staff at all levels.

• Strong organisational and strategic thinking skills.

• A commitment to high standards and continuous school improvement.

• An unwavering belief in the power of education to transform lives, in line with our Trust’s motto, libertas per cultum (freedom through education).

WHO WE ARE

Trinity Academy, as part of the outstanding Future Academies Trust, provides a traditional and aspirational academic curriculum and a fully-rounded education for students aged 11-18. Based in Brixton, South London, we have a diverse catchment area with excellent transport links.

Trinity Academy’s focus is on setting and achieving aspirational and rigorous educational standards. To that end, we offer pupils of all abilities a style of education more usually found in grammar schools or the independent sector. Exemplary knowledge-rich teaching and learning drive everything we do, underpinned by proven best practices in education.

THE BENEFITS

• Excellent professional development, with Trust‑wide CPD and clear pathways for rapid career progression.

• Supportive, collaborative working culture, with a strong focus on staff well‑being.

• Generous pension schemes, including employer contributions to the LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

• Enhanced leave benefits, including a two‑week October half‑term and family‑friendly policies.

• Comprehensive well‑being package, with access to a Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, CBT, counselling and eye‑care vouchers.

• Lifestyle and financial benefits, including Mintago discounts, corporate gym membership and affordable childcare through YellowNest.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning (Maternity Cover) at Trinity Academy, please click on the "Apply now" button to complete the online application form.

Closing date: 5th May 2026 at 12Noon

Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

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

As an educational trust, Future Academies is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people. Therefore, the Trust expects all members of staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. An ‘Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service’ check and a ‘Barred List’ check is required for this role.

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 Trinity Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 616 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Trinity Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trinity-academy

Trinity Academy is a flourishing mixed, non-selective secondary school and sixth form based in Brixton, London, admitting students from the ages of 11 to 18.

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