Lead Practitioner 5 - 9 (Salary) £56,596 - £62,326
Pay:£57,137.00-£63,070.00 per year
Job Description:
Assistant Principal
Primary School (Academy Trust) – Stevenage
September 2026 Start
Leadership Scale (Fringe) L5–L9: £57,137 – £63,070
We are working in partnership with a forward-thinking primary school in Stevenage, part of a supportive and well-established academy trust, to recruit an ambitious and driven Assistant Principal for a September start.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced teacher ready to take the next step in their career. The school welcomes applications from both primary and secondary trained teachers with a strong commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Headteacher and senior leadership team in the strategic development of the school
2. Lead on key areas of school improvement, including teaching and learning, curriculum development, or behaviour
3. Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil achievement across the school
4. Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
5. Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and ambitious school culture
The Ideal Candidate:
6. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
7. Proven track record of excellent teaching and impact on pupil outcomes
8. Experience of middle or senior leadership within a school setting
9. Strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies
10. Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead staff and pupils
11. A commitment to continuous school improvement and collaboration within an academy trust
The School Offers:
12. A supportive and experienced leadership team
13. Opportunities for career progression within a growing academy trust
14. A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
15. Access to high-quality CPD and leadership development programmes
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader to make a significant impact within a thriving school community.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.