Assistant Principal 

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Leadership Group Pay Range Spinal Points 12 to 16 (£58,105 - £64,224 per annum)

Starting April 2023

Hethersett Academy is seeking an inspiring, innovative, and dedicated Assistant Principal to deliver and achieve high aspirations for achievement and personal development of all pupils across the school. The successful candidate will ensure pupils receive an exceptional teaching experience through mentoring, coaching, professional development and performance management of staff. 

The role will involve line management responsibilities, liaising with the Central Education team and Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure effective teaching and safeguarding strategies are implemented across the school. 

Hethersett Academy is one of East Anglia’s best performing schools, judged as Outstanding by OFSTEDin September 2022 in all areas. Ofsted have highlighted how much our pupils value their education with Hethersett Academy. 

"Pupils flourish at this school. They attend regularly, arrive on time and present themselves impeccably. Pupils respect each other and their surroundings. Bullying is rare. Pupils know that if bullying does happen, staff deal with it effectively and promptly. Pupils have very high expectations of their own and others’ behaviour. They value every minute of learning time."

We are a growing village school with a strong history in the local community, with our convenient location just off the A11 also making us a popular choice for families in Wymondham and south Norwich.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners. 

To apply for this role click the button on this page to complete the online application form. 

Closing date for applications: 12pm on 3rd January 2023

Interview date: Friday 25th January 2023

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.