Job Description

Role: Assistant Principal

Academy: Outwood Academy Adwick

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £61,534 - £67,898

Working Pattern Full Time

Are you ready to provide proactive support to senior leadership and governors, ensuring the Academy operates effectively at the highest level? Join us as an Assistant Principal, where you will bring depth to the Leadership Team, focusing on two key 'Deeps' areas as assigned by the Principal, and actively contributing to the monitoring of teaching and learning quality across the Academy.

This role is ideal for an innovative leader flexible enough to manage the Academy on a day-to-day basis, especially during Senior Leadership Team (SLT) absences, while putting students first in every action.

You will work alongside the Principal/Vice Principals to ensure that the leadership and management of the academy operates at the most effective level possible. You will be an inspiring leader with the energy and creativity to lead, motivate and rapidly raise standards. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’. This role requires the successful candidate to be an outstanding teacher who has exceptional interpersonal skills and the drive to secure tangible levels of school improvement. You must have a passion for ensuring every child receives the very best level of education possible.

In return for drive and commitment, we will offer an excellent package of professional development opportunities and expect the successful candidate to support this ambition and aspire to secure senior leadership at the highest of levels.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

As part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust we offer our colleagues extensive CPD opportunities and are committed to the Outwood vision of putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact us if they have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the academy. Come and see what we are all about! Please contact us on recruitment@adwick.outwood.com should you wish to visit the school and have a tour of the departments to see what we have to offer.

Welcome from the Principal:

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the heart of the Woodlands community, just a stone's throw from Doncaster, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

But what truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Adwick are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

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The Assistant Principal supports the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) by contributing to the achievement of objectives and targets outlined in the Academy Development Plan, while also embedding all elements of the 'Deeps' and promoting synergy between two assigned areas. A central aspect of the role is maintaining depth within the leadership structure and assisting with the management of the Academy on a daily basis, particularly when other SLT members are unavailable.

This leader actively monitors the quality of Teaching and Learning across the Academy and takes responsibility for a specific management area, initiative, or project. Furthermore, the role involves championing the 'Every Child Matters' agenda, promoting equal opportunities, and contributing to staff development, research, and innovative practice.

As part of continuous professional development, the Assistant Principal will also serve as the Lead Member of SLT for one period each week, acting as the first line of response for Academy-wide issues.

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Candidates must hold essential qualifications, including a Degree and a PGCE or equivalent. Crucially, applicants must possess up-to-date knowledge of educational theory and practice, coupled with a strong understanding of government guidelines on safeguarding. Extensive experience is required in both leadership and project management. The successful applicant will demonstrate the essential ability to work effectively to tight deadlines, exhibit innovative and progressive thinking, and possess the skills necessary to lead and work constructively within teams.

Desirable attributes include familiarity with "The Deeps," having a formal Leadership/Management Qualification/Course, and experience in conducting management investigations.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Defined Pension: Competitive salary with increments and inflation-linked increases. Automatic enrolment into a defined benefit pension scheme (TPS or LGPS) with high employer contributions.

• Professional Growth & Recognition: Access CPD up to Masters level (including NPQs). Opportunities for national system leadership roles (NLEs/NLGs) and recognition across the Trust.

• Impact and Workload: Genuine impact opportunities across a family of schools, a manageable workload through our Workload Charter & guaranteed CPD time.

• Wellbeing & Enhanced Policies: Dedicated Wellbeing Employer with a comprehensive strategy and supportive policies (e.g., Menopause Policy). Enhanced occupational benefits with no qualifying period and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.

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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.