Assistant Principal: Attendance & Safeguarding
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8TL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 978e9ff9-0199-4656-b4c3-7ceac2cc66d2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is:
• A highly motivated and committed leader who will work collaboratively to contribute to the on-going development of the academy
• A leader who will drive the ethos and culture of the academy
• An inspirational leader and role model to colleagues and students
• A leader with high expectations for all who is able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with young people, families and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Lightcliffe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and Lightcliffe Academy expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our values of 'Working in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower'.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is:
• A highly motivated and committed leader who will work collaboratively to contribute to the on-going development of the academy
• A leader who will drive the ethos and culture of the academy
• An inspirational leader and role model to colleagues and students
• A leader with high expectations for all who is able to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with young people, families and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Lightcliffe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and Lightcliffe Academy expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our values of 'Working in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower'.