Assistant Principal

L12 - L16 Outer London weighting (£58,688 - £64,514)

Full Time, Permanent

January 2023 start date

Bexleyheath Academy is a large non-selective comprehensive school situated in the heartland of Kent grammar schools. We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. This is what motivates the team at Bexleyheath Academy. If you have an appetite for innovation; if you want to make a difference; if you want to make a lasting impact; then there are incredible opportunities for you at Bexleyheath Academy.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be pivotal in redefining what is possible for the students within our care. We are seeking a brilliant person to do brilliant things. You will also be a phenomenal teacher. You will be joining a team that will achieve remarkable outcomes and you will have all the support that you need from your peers to overcome every challenge that is thrown at us.

In September 2021, Ofsted  judged Bexleyheath Academy as a Good School in every category, after the school was previously judged inadequate in November 2018. Bexleyheath Academy is a transformed school, and we’re looking for Remarkable People to join our team. Working alongside the Principal and the team at Bexleyheath Academy, you’ll work with determination to ensure that every student has a great experience, every day.

In the most recent inspection, pupils said that “the school had changed completely” and “how much better it is now because of the changes made by the Principal and his senior team. Pupils are proud of their school.”

• “Pupils say that school leaders are much more serious about learning now. Adults set them consistently high expectations. There are established routines in classes which help pupils enjoy learning and make progress. Lessons are hardly ever disrupted.”
• “Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well”, they “actively demonstrate the school value ‘be big-hearted”.
• “Pupils are polite, friendly, and considerate. They actively demonstrate the school value ‘be big-hearted’. They help build the positive atmosphere in classes and around the school. Pupils who have arrived from other schools settle well, and say it is easy to make friends here.”
• Parents and carers praise the changes leaders have made
• The way in which pupils work in school has been “transformed”

Ofsted report (September 2021):

• An ambitious and broad Curriculum
• Pupils who make strong progress in their subjects, particularly English and mathematics
• Staff that are well trained
• A strong assessment system
• Successful support for weaker readers
• A wide range of opportunities for pupils’ personal development.
• A high quality careers programme
• Governors who know the school well and give leaders strong support
• Praise from Parents and carers
• Leaders who always put the needs of the child first.

Should you wish to find out more about what we do or would like to talk to the Principal directly, then please feel free to do so using jsparks@bexleyheathacademy.org . We are always open to visitors at any point.

Closing date: Monday November 28th 2022

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

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AET is recruiting for Teacher Training placements.  Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetschools.org/itt/  for further details.