Assistant Principal

Amadeus Primary Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal at Castilion Primary School. This is an exciting role for a leader who relishes a challenge, wants to change lives and can convincingly demonstrate that they have:

• strategic focus and vision and an absolute focus on raising educational standards   
• an outstanding teacher
• an experienced practitioner with evidence of impact for all pupils in a core subject and / or across a phase
• a commitment to high educational standards and expectations of young people
• a consistent drive to improve on the quality of teaching and learning 
• sets high expectations for self and others and the ability to create, lead and develop high performing teams 
• a track record of raising standards and attainment and your personal qualities will align with the ethos and values of the Trust 
• the skills to set the strategy and direction of the Academy 

At Castilion Primary School a unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding candidate with a proven track record of success to play a key strategic role in shaping and delivering on the next stage of the Academy’s journey.

Castilion is a popular two form entry Primary school. The school is a valued and active part of Amadeus Primary Academies Trust and is located in North Thamesmead in Bexley. Castilion Primary is a high achieving school, known locally for a history of success both academically and creatively. 

The school has an excellent reputation in their local community with a strong, broad and balanced curriculum that embraces the beauty of our local area and celebrates diversity and creativity. The school was rated as  ‘Good’ in all areas in July 2018 and has built on their successes together with the Trust since the last inspection. 

For further information about the school, please visit:  https://www.castilion.apat.org.uk.

Amadeus Primary Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Church of England Trust established in September 2015, it is made up of six likeminded, successful Primary Schools working together to build on their shared outstanding practice and support each other in the common goal of improving teaching and learning. The Trust is committed to high quality education in a primary context providing continuous school improvement through collaboration, common vision, shared values, collective responsibility and effective accountability. 

This is an exciting time in our development as we continue to work hard to drive improvement in our academies. Through strong and purposeful leadership and high-quality teaching and learning, we are confident that we can have a positive impact upon the lives of young people, ensuring that all pupils achieve their potential, realise their aspirations; and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.

For further information about the Trust, please visit: http://www.apat.org.uk/.

If you wish to visit the school, please contact amadeushr@apat.org.uk to make an appointment.

Please note that references will be requested only for shortlisted candidates, but prior to interview.  Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be advised.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.