About this Role
Vacancy at Beacon Academy, Cleethorpes:
Assistant Principal
(Teaching & Learning)
Permanent Contract - Required from January 2026
Salary: L4 – L8
Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people?
Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?
Do you want to work in a brand new building with new and dynamic leadership?
Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children?
Are you an outstanding teacher who can inspire and develop the teaching of others?
It couldn't be a more exciting time to join Beacon Academy who are about to move into a new £10 million building over half term. The school also has a new Senior Leadership Team who are implementing new ideas and new practices, creating a dynamic setting in which to work.
Beacon Academy is part of Wellspring Academy Trust which was recently awarded the title of Multi Academy Trust of the year. Wellspring Academy Trust is known for its inclusive practice and these values are matched by Beacon Academy.
'We make a difference'
If you have the same philosophy, this may be the job for you.
Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at:
Beacon Academy is recruiting an Assistant Principal to join our remodeled leadership team with a specific remit to develop the quality of teaching and learning in the school. You will work closely with the Principal, Vice Principal and SENCO on creating systems, structure and routines that result in high quality teaching and learning across the Academy. Once in place, you would be part of the quality assurance team to ensure practice is strong and to support the development of others.
There is much to do, but you would be well supported. The successful applicant will be supported by being part of a quality of education team within the SLT and by a Trust wide network along with the opportunity to visit and work with other schools to witness best practice and use that experience to develop others at Beacon Academy.
This post would be an excellent opportunity for both someone currently in a leadership team or for someone who is ready to be part of the wider school Leadership Team and part of Beacon Academy's drive for improvement.
We are a small school and so it is possible to develop strong relationships. To support this we have introduced a new coaching group approach for staff and students in September. Our students are enthusiastic and enjoy interactive lessons from passionate teachers, they respond well to strong trusting relationships with staff. Having recently appointed new leaders at the academy, Beacon has a renewed focus on student development, both academically and in personal growth. We are about to embark on new and innovative strategies in school so this would be an exciting time to join the team.
We encourage any applicant to come and visit the school or to book an informal phone conversation about this role with an appropriate member of the leadership team. Please feel free to contact the PA to the Principal, OliviaSakseide on to arrange a suitable time.
If you are as excited by this challenge, as we are, and you think this might be the role for you, please apply by following the link below, having taken note of the attachments, by 9.00am on Friday 10th October 2025. We would expect interviews to take place during the following week.
The School has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Beacon Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer.