Assistant Principal
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4DR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b5cc80df-4174-4ee0-b7e2-40e241852ad8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hillcrest Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Assistant Principal. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Academy’s Development Plan and has a desire to make a real difference to the lives and chances of our children. The successful candidate will be passionate, committed and driven to deliver inspirational leadership to school staff and young people in a disadvantaged community. An interest or experience of working in Early Years of as a SENCo would be preferrable however, we would very much welcome applications from candidates who want to make a difference to the life chances of vulnerable children.
Potential applicants should be:
• A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS1 or KS2 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).
• An Outstanding classroom practitioner.
Applicants should also have:
• A positive and optimistic approach to working with young people.
• The ability to set high expectations and challenge under-achievement whilst retaining a positive and encouraging working relationship.
• Evidence of impact in improving student outcomes at subject or whole school level.
• Experience of engaging effectively with parents and carers in learning.
• A good focus on standards in order to raise achievements.
What the school offers its staff
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Hillcrest Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Assistant Principal. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Academy’s Development Plan and has a desire to make a real difference to the lives and chances of our children. The successful candidate will be passionate, committed and driven to deliver inspirational leadership to school staff and young people in a disadvantaged community. An interest or experience of working in Early Years of as a SENCo would be preferrable however, we would very much welcome applications from candidates who want to make a difference to the life chances of vulnerable children.
Potential applicants should be:
• A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS1 or KS2 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).
• An Outstanding classroom practitioner.
Applicants should also have:
• A positive and optimistic approach to working with young people.
• The ability to set high expectations and challenge under-achievement whilst retaining a positive and encouraging working relationship.
• Evidence of impact in improving student outcomes at subject or whole school level.
• Experience of engaging effectively with parents and carers in learning.
• A good focus on standards in order to raise achievements.
What the school offers its staff
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.