Job description
Assistant Principal - Secondary School - Permanent Position - Redbridge - January 2026 Start
Location: Redbridge
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: MPS-UPS + TLR (depending on experience)
Are you an ambitious and inspirational school leader ready to make a lasting impact?
Perhaps you are an experienced Middle Leader, Head of Department, or Senior Leader looking to take the next step in your leadership journey?
A high-achieving and inclusive secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Principal to join its senior leadership team from January 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction, culture, and success of a thriving school community.
Assistant Principal - The Role:
* Provide strategic leadership and direction across key areas of school improvement.
* Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the school's vision and values.
* Lead on curriculum development, teaching and learning, or pastoral care (depending on experience and strengths).
* Monitor, evaluate, and drive improvements in academic performance and student outcomes.
* Inspire, motivate, and develop staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
* Ensure high standards of behaviour, inclusion, and safeguarding are upheld across the school.
Assistant Principal - The Ideal Candidate:
* Holds QTS and has substantial teaching experience within a secondary setting.
* Has a proven track record of successful leadership and whole-school impact.
* Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
* Has the ability to inspire both staff and students, modelling excellence in practice.
* Is strategic, reflective, and passionate about inclusive, high-quality education for all learners.
* Is committed to continuous professional development and whole-school improvement.
The School:
This successful and oversubscribed 11-18 secondary school in Redbridge is known for its high academic standards, inclusive ethos, and commitment to developing both staff and students.
The school boasts modern facilities, strong community links, and a supportive leadership team focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Staff are encouraged and supported through a wide range of CPD opportunities and leadership pathways.
Why Join This School?
* Highly supportive and visionary leadership team
* A culture that values staff wellbeing and professional development
* Opportunities for career progression across a growing Trust
* Excellent teaching and learning facilities with modern technology
* Generous staff benefits, including:
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (legal, financial, and wellbeing support)
* Investment in professional qualifications, including NPQs
* Two weeks' full-pay paternity leave
* Free access to an on-site fitness suite and free parking
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