Associate Principal
Humphrey Perkins School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JU10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
24 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £101,540 to £117,624
Pay scale
- L27-L33
What skills and experience we're looking for
Associate Principal
Humphrey Perkins School, Barrow upon Soar
Leadership Scale L27-L33 £101,540 to £117,624
Shape the future. Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence.
Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join Humphrey Perkins School as Associate Principal. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding educational outcomes and making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
Working closely with the Executive Principal and Trust Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading all aspects of school improvement, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and fostering a culture where every student can thrive.
As Associate Principal, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the school. You will:
- Drive school improvement through the effective use of data and evidence-informed practice.
- Lead and inspire staff to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
- Ensure high standards of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Develop and implement a shared vision that promotes excellence for all students.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Lionheart Educational Trust to enhance opportunities and outcomes for every child.
- Build strong relationships with parents, governors and the wider community.
We are looking for a motivated and highly effective leader who can demonstrate:
- A successful track record in senior leadership at Vice Principal level or above.
- Significant experience of raising standards and securing measurable improvements in student outcomes.
- The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate staff and students alike.
- Strong strategic thinking, coupled with excellent operational leadership skills.
- A commitment to inclusive education, diversity, equity and continuous improvement.
- Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree qualification.
At Lionheart Educational Trust, we are committed to providing an exceptional education for every child. You will join a highly collaborative trust that values professional growth, innovation and shared success. This role offers the opportunity to influence both school and trust-wide improvement while working alongside talented and dedicated colleagues.
If you'd like to find out more about the role, please contact Jennifer Piper-Gale, J.Piper-Gale@lionhearttrust.org.uk.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the Lionheart Educational Trust application form using the following link (Please note CV's will not be accepted).
https://www.eteach.com/job/associate-principal-1573569
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 24thSeptember.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 29thand 30thSeptember.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15.5% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; electric car lease scheme, parking and more!
Further information about the job
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Humphrey Perkins School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 863 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- janine.matthews@lionhearttrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Humphrey Perkins School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janine.matthews@lionhearttrust.org.uk.
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