Position
Assistant Principal – Head of House
Employer & Location
Atlantic Academy – Portland, Dorset
Type of Employment
Permanent | Full Time | Start September 2026
Salary
Leadership Scale L7–L11 (£60,145 - £66,368 per annum)
Closing Date
Thursday 18th June 2026, 9:00am
Overview
Atlantic Academy is seeking an exceptional senior leader with a specialism and proven track record in raising standards to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an opportunity to shape the pastoral success and personal development of students across our all‑through academy.
Role Summary
As Assistant Principal, you will play a key role as Head of House, working with a dedicated pastoral team to support students’ attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and achievement strengthening outcomes.
Why This Role Matters Now
Atlantic Academy is on an ambitious journey of improvement. Over the past year we have further raised expectations across the academy, fostering a culture built on consistency, disruption‑free learning and high aspirations for every student. We are committed to further strengthening outcomes, curriculum quality and teaching excellence across the Academy.
Key Responsibilities
* Contributing to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the academy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
* Providing strategic pastoral leadership for one of the Academy Houses, supporting students across our all‑through provision
* Leading and developing a House pastoral team focused on improving attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and attainment
* Working closely with pastoral staff and senior leaders to ensure high expectations and consistent support for every student
* Teaching and modelling excellent classroom practice
* Leading on whole‑Academy priorities, driving standards, consistency and excellence in teaching and learning
* Supporting and developing middle leaders to deliver sustained improvement
* Championing a culture of ambition, accountability and professional growth
Skills, Experience & Personal Qualities
* Significant leadership experience within a secondary or all‑through Academy
* Experience of leading pastoral systems that improve attendance, behaviour and outcomes
* A strong track record of raising standards
* Outstanding classroom practice and a secure understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment
* The ability to inspire, challenge and develop colleagues
* Strategic thinking combined with a visible presence in daily academy life
* Energy, resilience and a commitment to ensuring every student succeeds
Safeguarding & Equality
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. The Aspirations Academies Trust requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies, and whose role will involve regulated activity, to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment. Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Disclosure of a criminal background does not automatically debar individuals from employment; relevant factors will be considered.
EEO Statement
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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