Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale Points 9 to 13 £63,070 - £69,596 per annum
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Scale Points 9 to 13 £63,070 - £69,596 per annum

Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning job summary

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning, ideally with a subject specialism in Maths or Science. This pivotal leadership role will focus on shaping and driving excellence in classroom practice across the school, with a particular emphasis on securing strong outcomes in core subjects. The successful candidate will be a highly effective practitioner with a deep understanding of evidence-informed pedagogy and a proven track record of improving teaching quality and student outcomes.

They will lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning strategies, support and coach staff at all stages of their careers and promote a culture of continuous professional development. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed leader who is passionate about ensuring every student experiences consistently high-quality teaching in a supportive and ambitious school environment. Sandy Secondary School became a full secondary school, ages 11-18 in September 2018. We have a hardworking and committed team of specialist teachers and a commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. If you are ready to inspire our students we would be interested in hearing from you with the possibility of you joining us in the next phase of development in our School. ‘We believe in the welfare and safeguarding of all children and expect ALL staff to share the same view’

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy.

At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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.

About Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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