Role: Assistant Principal - Temporary until Easter 2027
Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar
Start Date: ASAP
Salary (Actual Salary): £63,688 to £ 70,275
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.
Welcome to Outwood Academy Redcar, located in the heart of Redcar, a vibrant coastal town in the beautiful region of the North East.
I am immensely proud of our academy’s commitment to fostering a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can thrive. We are a community dedicated to the Outwood Grange Academies Trust’s core principle of ‘Students First,’ and we are constantly striving to raise standards and unlock the potential within each of our young people. Central to everything we do is our commitment to break down barriers to success, unlocking the true potential within our young people and creating an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team of dedicated and passionate staff, professionals who share our passion for education and our unwavering belief in the power of transforming lives. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to contribute to a school where you can truly make a difference, I invite you to explore the opportunities outlined within this advert. We look forward to welcoming you to Outwood Academy Redcar and the Outwood Family of schools.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy (Business Manager) at h.murphy@redcar.outwood.com.
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.
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.
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:
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.
We are an award-winning multi-academy education trust with passion, purpose and people at our heart. We manage 41 transformative primary, junior, secondary and Post 16 schools up and down the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire, each celebrating very different identities but driven by a shared vision. Each academy is individually shaped around the community and children it serves.
We’re incredibly proud of how far our kind, creative and talented teachers and support staff go to make life better for our pupils and their families. It’s why we have built such a leading reputation in education and taken failing schools to Ofsted-rated outstanding in a record amount of time.
We are committed to putting students first, raising standards and transforming lives.
