Assistant Principal

Are you a driven school leader who believes every pupil can achieve excellence? Do you want to shape whole-school practice, raise achievement and champion inclusive success? Are you ready to take on a key leadership role where your influence will make a lasting difference to young people's lives? Job Title: Assistant Principal Location: Lynn Grove Academy, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk Salary: Leadership scale 12 - 16 £67,897 - £75,047 Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, 52 weeks (full-time and part-time will be considered) Application Closing Date: 14th May 2026 Interview Date: w/c 18th May 2026 About You: Lynn Grove Academy are seeking an ambitious and values-driven Assistant Principal for Raising Attainment who is passionate about improving outcomes and making a lasting difference for young people. You are a reflective and positive leader who believes in high expectations, inclusive practice, and the power of education to transform lives. You lead with clarity and purpose, using insight and collaboration to drive improvement and support others to do their best work. You value strong relationships and communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents/carers, and governors, maintaining a visible and approachable presence within the school. Organised, resilient, and solution-focused, you contribute confidently to the strategic leadership of the Academy and play an active role in shaping its culture and direction. Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in relevant subject
• Substantial middle leadership experience
• Proven ability to deliver well-planned and stimulating lessons
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills
About the Senior Leadership Team: Our Senior Leadership Team is a committed, energised, and highly dependable group of professionals who set the tone for excellence across the school. They are friendly, approachable, and relentlessly hard-working, leading with integrity and purpose. Driven by a shared passion for continuous improvement, they look for every opportunity - big or small - to make the school even better for students, staff, and the wider community. Their leadership is defined by high standards, collaborative spirit, and an unwavering belief in what the school can achieve. Joining this team means stepping into a culture where excellence is the expectation and every member is supported to make a meaningful impact. About Lynn Grove Academy: Kindness, resilience, and a love of learning are at the heart of our culture. At Lynn Grove Academy, we don't just educate - we nurture a community where every individual is encouraged to grow, persevere, and become the best version of themselves. We embrace challenges together and support one another with compassion and purpose. Learning is our core focus. As one of just 22 national schools recognised as a Steplab Coaching Hub, we proudly prioritise a strong coaching culture, ensuring that every teacher receives the support and guidance needed to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for students. Benefit from Steplab's cutting-edge professional development platform - designed to simplify and supercharge teacher growth through clear, research-backed strategies that drive real, lasting impact in the classroom. Beyond the classroom, we offer a rich and varied school experience. Our outstanding pastoral care ensures every student is known and cared for as an individual. To find out more please visit our website. About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities. Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly invite you to visit our school, so if you'd like to arrange a visit, a confidential conversation with the Line Manager, or have a pleasant chat with the Principal, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities. Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Lynn Grove Academy are seeking an ambitious and values-driven Assistant Principal for Raising Attainment who is passionate about improving outcomes and making a lasting difference for young people. You are a reflective and positive leader who believes in high expectations, inclusive practice, and the power of education to transform lives. You lead with clarity and purpose, using insight and collaboration to drive improvement and support others to do their best work. You value strong relationships and communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents/carers, and governors, maintaining a visible and approachable presence within the school. Organised, resilient, and solution-focused, you contribute confidently to the strategic leadership of the Academy and play an active role in shaping its culture and direction. Our Ideal candidate will have:
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in relevant subject
• Substantial middle leadership experience
• Proven ability to deliver well-planned and stimulating lessons
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills
About the Senior Leadership Team: Our Senior Leadership Team is a committed, energised, and highly dependable group of professionals who set the tone for excellence across the school. They are friendly, approachable, and relentlessly hard-working, leading with integrity and purpose. Driven by a shared passion for continuous improvement, they look for every opportunity - big or small - to make the school even better for students, staff, and the wider community. Their leadership is defined by high standards, collaborative spirit, and an unwavering belief in what the school can achieve.

Kindness, resilience, and a love of learning are at the heart of our culture. At Lynn Grove Academy, we don't just educate - we nurture a community where every individual is encouraged to grow, persevere, and become the best version of themselves. We embrace challenges together and support one another with compassion and purpose. Learning is our core focus. As one of just 22 national schools recognised as a Steplab Coaching Hub, we proudly prioritise a strong coaching culture, ensuring that every teacher receives the support and guidance needed to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for students. Benefit from Steplab's cutting-edge professional development platform - designed to simplify and supercharge teacher growth through clear, research-backed strategies that drive real, lasting impact in the classroom. Beyond the classroom, we offer a rich and varied school experience. Our outstanding pastoral care ensures every student is known and cared for as an individual. To find out more please visit our website. About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.