Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Post: Assistant Principal
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Leadership Range L1- L5
Working Type: Full Time
Base: Merlin Top Primary Academy, Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, BD22 6HZ
Vacancy Information
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Principal to work in our outstanding academy where we aim to give our children the best life chances.
The ideal candidate will:
Be a caring person who puts children’s welfare at the forefront
Understand the importance of safeguarding
Have energy and the determination to make a difference
Be able to work well within a team
In return, we can offer:
Amazing children who care about their learning
Excellent trust-wide CPD
A friendly and supportive staff team
Northern Education Trust offers:
The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future
The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project
The support and expertise of Director of Subjects
A full and detailed programme of support and development for all
A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College
Employee benefits
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
For more information, please contact Mrs Hayley Buckle, Office Manager, on h.buckle@northerneducationtrust.org
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/190271?aisId=12&rmId=3355&src=3
Closing Date: 14th May 2025
Interviews: w/c 19th May 2025
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.