Assistant Principal

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal; to add capacity to our leadership team, who will lead on shaping the strategic vision and culture of the school under the direction of the Principal. You will formulate the aims and objectives of the school and establish policies for achieving these aims and objectives. Working as part of the team, this role represents an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop as a senior leader and take the next step in their Leadership career. Your strong leadership and ability to provide effective support to colleagues will enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

Within this role, you must be ambitious and able:

• To work with the Principal and the Vice Principal to strategically drive the development of a broad and rich curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, ensuring continuity and progression


• To ensure that the curriculum vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all stakeholders


• To create a shared vision of Leadership Roles and Responsibilities, empowering leaders to act within our guiding principles, achieving shared goals, and developing our own competences.


• Model best teaching practice for individuals and groups of teachers within the Academy


We welcome applications from candidates who are Assistant Principals or experienced Middle Leaders in all subject areas or have a particular specialism.

Firth Park Academy is a good school, with a strong team spirit, high expectations and driving ambition which have led to notable improvements. We are a fully inclusive school with a distinctively inclusive ethos and have the highest aspirations for and expectations of our students.

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.

AET Staff Benefits

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme


• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes


• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme