Assistant Principal: Behaviour and Attendance

Ready to lead a culture where every student feels safe, supported and inspired to succeed? Job Title: Assistant Principal: Behaviour and Attendance Location: Wellingborough Salary: Leadership L12-16, £67,897-£75,047 per annum Start Date: January 2027 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates may be selected for interview prior to the end date. The role: The Assistant Principal will provide strategic and operational leadership for behaviour, attendance and pastoral systems across the Academy. They will lead the development of a positive, inclusive and ambitious culture where students are safe, respectful, engaged and ready to learn. They will secure excellent standards of behaviour and attendance, reduce persistent absence and suspensions, strengthen relationships with families and external agencies, and ensure that all students-particularly disadvantaged students and those with SEND-have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This role is central to ensuring that Weavers Academy is a calm, orderly and ambitious school where excellent attendance, exemplary behaviour and strong relationships enable every student to succeed. About You: The successful candidate will:

• Be a highly visible senior leader.
• Model the highest standards of professionalism and conduct.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to inclusion and high expectations.
• Inspire confidence and credibility with students, staff and families.
• Lead by example through integrity, resilience and optimism.
• Build strong relationships founded on trust, accountability and respect.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
About Weavers Academy: Weavers Academy is a thriving 11-18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success. We foster an ethos where it is 'cool' to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. 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 welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or conversation with the Line Manager, please let us know. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool 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.

The successful candidate will:
• Be a highly visible senior leader.
• Model the highest standards of professionalism and conduct.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to inclusion and high expectations.
• Inspire confidence and credibility with students, staff and families.
• Lead by example through integrity, resilience and optimism.
• Build strong relationships founded on trust, accountability and respect.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  
  Weavers Academy is a thriving 11-18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success. We foster an ethos where it is 'cool' to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. 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.