3 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    7 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L8 - L12 (£59,167 - £65,286)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you understand the difference between aspiration and expectation? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding outcomes for students that completely destroy the myth that those from disadvantaged communities cannot achieve well? Are you capable of inspirational leadership that supports all school staff and young people? If so, becoming a NET leader might just be the best career move you ever make.

Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal. We are seeking an Assistant Principal who is looking to take the next steps in their career and seeks the challenege and rewards this position will provide. The successful candidate will contributeto the work of the Senior Leadership Team in accordance with the requirements set out by Principal. You will provide proactive support to the Principal/Vice Principals/Academy Councils to ensure that the Leadership and Management of the Academy operates at the most effective level possible. You will promote the 'Every Child Matters' agenda across the academy.

The Blyth Academy is a perfect case study of school improvement and it is an exciting time to join us. As part of a high performing and innovative multi academy trust we are looking for like minded individuals who share our passion for raising standards and improving outcomes for children in disadvantaged areas.

We welcome applicants from all leadership backgrounds and recommend visiting or discussing this unique opportunity further with our Associate Executive Principal.

What the school offers its staff

Northern Education Trust offers:

  • The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
  • The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
  • The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
  • A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
  • A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking

Further details about the role

Post:Assistant Principal

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary Range:Leadership Range L8 – L12 (£59,167 - £65,286 FTE)

Working Type:Full Time

Base:The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Do you understand the difference between aspiration and expectation? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding outcomes for students that completely destroy the myth that those from disadvantaged communities cannot achieve well? Are you capable of inspirational leadership that supports all school staff and young people? If so, becoming a NET leader might just be the best career move you ever make.

Northern Education Trust, The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal. We are seeking an Assistant Principal who is looking to take the next steps in their career and seeks the challenege and rewards this position will provide. The successful candidate will contributeto the work of the Senior Leadership Team in accordance with the requirements set out by Principal. You will provide proactive support to the Principal/Vice Principals/Academy Councils to ensure that the Leadership and Management of the Academy operates at the most effective level possible. You will promote the 'Every Child Matters' agenda across the academy.

The Blyth Academy is a perfect case study of school improvement and it is an exciting time to join us. As part of a high performing and innovative multi academy trust we are looking for like minded individuals who share our passion for raising standards and improving outcomes for children in disadvantaged areas.

We welcome applicants from all leadership backgrounds and recommend visiting or discussing this unique opportunity further with our Associate Executive Principal.

Northern Education Trust offers:

  • The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
  • The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
  • The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
  • A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
  • A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Rachel McMahon, Business Manager, at tba-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Midday Monday 7th April 2025

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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Additional documents

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About The Blyth Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
830 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01670 798100

Arranging a visit to The Blyth Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.mcmahon1@northerneducationtrust.org.

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