Assistant Principal - Academic Student Achievement
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6HU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 97a6fd54-644d-4d7c-8ad4-5aafc2a279c5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and qualifications
Qualified teacher status.
Educated to degree level.
Ability to teach at a consistently high level, evidenced by students’ academic outcomes over time.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted Inspection Framework.
A willingness to keep abreast of relevant educational research and pedagogical development.
Degree classification of 2:1 or higher.
Other professional development qualification(s) relevant to the post.
NPQH/NPQSL/MEd or other recognised leadership qualification.
Professional knowledge and experience
Evidence of positive impact over time in a range of leadership priorities within the past two years.
Experience of working with Trustees.
Plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a medium/long term plan designed to raise standards.
Rapidly analyse academic student performance data, with a high degree of accuracy, drawing logical conclusions and recommendations for further action.
Competently use management information systems.
Assimilate financial information and demonstrate astute financial awareness.
Analyse legislation and other complex documents, summarising required actions for multiple audiences.
Demonstrate potential for further career progression beyond this post.
Understanding of the role of SENCo and the SEND Code of Practice.
Traits and competencies
Outstanding oral communicator
Written communications are appropriate for the intended audience, grammatically correct and showcase high levels of written literacy
Confidently communicate with audiences of varying sizes, articulating content with passion and clarity
Ability to delegate effectively and hold staff to account.
Demonstrate dynamism and creativity in solving problems
Motivate and inspire individual colleagues and teams
A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Outstanding levels of EQ and self-awareness
Someone who:
• is reflective, with high levels of personal resilience and able to accept constructive feedback from others in order to further improve performance
• prioritises ‘the team’ above ‘self’, and contributes wholeheartedly to the life, culture, spirit and ethos of our school
• thrives on challenge, with the necessary drive and determination to get a job done.
Please view the Application Pack for further details including the Job Description and Person Specification
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique selling points is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relatively low rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product of staff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do. We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by the number of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.
Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making our school a great place to work:
• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
• Access to a beautiful property at below market rent situated a short distance from our school (subject to availability/waiting list)
• An iPad to use in school and at home, to enable seamless remote working, using cloud-based technology.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.
• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
• Health and wellbeing support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); that provides free, confidential, confidential counselling services and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day.
• Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Outstanding, tailored CPD
• Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme)
• Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Education and qualifications
Qualified teacher status.
Educated to degree level.
Ability to teach at a consistently high level, evidenced by students’ academic outcomes over time.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Ofsted Inspection Framework.
A willingness to keep abreast of relevant educational research and pedagogical development.
Degree classification of 2:1 or higher.
Other professional development qualification(s) relevant to the post.
NPQH/NPQSL/MEd or other recognised leadership qualification.
Professional knowledge and experience
Evidence of positive impact over time in a range of leadership priorities within the past two years.
Experience of working with Trustees.
Plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a medium/long term plan designed to raise standards.
Rapidly analyse academic student performance data, with a high degree of accuracy, drawing logical conclusions and recommendations for further action.
Competently use management information systems.
Assimilate financial information and demonstrate astute financial awareness.
Analyse legislation and other complex documents, summarising required actions for multiple audiences.
Demonstrate potential for further career progression beyond this post.
Understanding of the role of SENCo and the SEND Code of Practice.
Traits and competencies
Outstanding oral communicator
Written communications are appropriate for the intended audience, grammatically correct and showcase high levels of written literacy
Confidently communicate with audiences of varying sizes, articulating content with passion and clarity
Ability to delegate effectively and hold staff to account.
Demonstrate dynamism and creativity in solving problems
Motivate and inspire individual colleagues and teams
A ‘self-starter’ with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Outstanding levels of EQ and self-awareness
Someone who:
• is reflective, with high levels of personal resilience and able to accept constructive feedback from others in order to further improve performance
• prioritises ‘the team’ above ‘self’, and contributes wholeheartedly to the life, culture, spirit and ethos of our school
• thrives on challenge, with the necessary drive and determination to get a job done.
Please view the Application Pack for further details including the Job Description and Person Specification
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
Every school is unique and ours is no exception. One of our unique selling points is the relatively high average length of service of our staff, and relatively low rate of staff turnover. Neither of these are by chance and are the product of staff feeling trusted, empowered and recognised for leading the roles they do. We feel that a mark of the outstanding school we are is symbolised by the number of staff who choose to send their children to be educated with us.
Below is a list of just some of the ‘pull factors’ that contribute to making our school a great place to work:
• An allocation of three, paid staff wellbeing days, where employees are not required to be in school.
• Access to a beautiful property at below market rent situated a short distance from our school (subject to availability/waiting list)
• An iPad to use in school and at home, to enable seamless remote working, using cloud-based technology.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing through a variety of internal practices, designed to recruit and retain the very best staff.
• Complimentary use of the school sports facilities, including gymnasium, swimming pool and fitness equipment.
• Comprehensive range of staff social events throughout the year.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Freshly prepared and cooked food available on site
• Health and wellbeing support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); that provides free, confidential, confidential counselling services and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day.
• Staff Wellbeing Group, who meet regularly to ensure that our staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Outstanding, tailored CPD
• Pension Scheme membership (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pensions Scheme)
• Support in completing relevant external leadership development programmes.
• The school is located within the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden, with friendly businesses, including a wide range of restaurants and pubs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Chipping Campden School is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.