Assistant Principal
Salary scale L11 (£54,091) - L15 (£59,581)
Full time, permanent
Start Date: September 2021

At Jane Austen College, we transform the lives of young people. We deliver an aspirational, academic curriculum and place a high value on teacher expertise and subject knowledge. We believe that all students have the right to access a rich, academic curriculum, regardless of background or disadvantage.

We are looking for an excellent leader who shares that belief to join our Senior Leadership Team as we continue to grow as a school. 

Jane Austen College is an 11-19 secondary school.  Along with our oversubscribed main 11-16 school, we have a large and growing Sixth Form provision. We are an English & humanities specialist school and have a strong partnership with Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form – the country’s first maths and science specialist sixth form.  

The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of creating a truly excellent school that is characterised by intellectual rigour in every classroom; a strong subject driven curriculum; moral development of all students; and enrichment that broadens the school experience. They will be familiar with how to run a highly successful school, and capable both of setting strategy and implementing effectively.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to shape a growing school that aspires to transform educational standards for its own students and beyond. 

As part of the Inspiration Trust, the top schools group for secondary progress, we offer high-quality, personalised professional development in addition to excellent career development opportunities. 

You will have the opportunities to help your career flourish, in a supportive and stimulating environment.  We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme that has been praised by staff for its support and expertise.

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the apply now link below.

Conversations with the Executive Principal Antony Little are strongly encouraged and and can be arranged by contacting Catriona Milne - catrionamilne@inspirationtrust.org 

Closing date for applications is: 12pm on 14th May 2021

Interview date - 20th May 2021

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.