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Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

University of Brighton Academies Trust

Brighton and Hove

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
2 January 2023
Apply by:
29 September 2022

Job overview

Are you ready to join our dynamic team of senior leaders?

An opportunity has arisen to join our exciting and innovative leadership team as an Assistant Principal, following the relocation of our current Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as an outstanding leader and be eager to further their leadership in a highly supportive environment. ​​​​​​​

Please download the attached job description and person specification for further information.

We truly value the experience, the dedication and the commitment of all our employees.

When you work with us, we will offer you industry leading benefits including:

  • ​​​​​​​Teachers and Support Staff receive automatic annual pay awards
  • High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
  • A commitment to your health & wellbeing; onsite Wellbeing Champions, Employee Assistance program, flexible working opportunities from Day 1
  • Generous public sector pension scheme
  • Discounts on retail & travel
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Charity giving
  • Generous annual leave + bank holidays 

​​​​​Take a closer look: Work with us - Brighton Academies Trust

The Baird Primary Academy

The Baird Primary Academy offers an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating environment and has received the prestigious Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award. We draw out every child’s unique talents and abilities, develop their love of learning and encourage them to reach their full potential. 

But we do not work alone. Parents and carers are our partners, and we work closely with them to achieve the best for their children.

The Baird Primary Academy has a team of talented professionals who share the aspiration that every child succeeds. 

The academy offers a creative and innovative curriculum to excite and engage all pupils. It has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 420 pupils, although there is currently an additional ‘bulge’ year group moving up through the academy. The academy also hosts a nursery for children aged from 3 years.

Visit us: Home - The Baird Primary Academy​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We are very proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust.  

The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.

Find out more

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Julie Lacy on J.Lacy@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please apply today. A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Application Guidance

Key dates

Closing date: 12 October 2022

Interview date: TBC

Proposed start date: 2 January 2023

Our Commitment

The University of Brighton Academies 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 appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.

Attached documents

About University of Brighton Academies Trust

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is a family of infant, primary and secondary schools based in Sussex.

Working Together, Delivering Excellence, Achieving Ambitions, and Nurturing Potential are the values that guide us. We support each other, sharing insights and best practice so that we never stop improving.

Our mission is to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve  their best. It is important to us that we positively impact our  communities and that pupils understand the role they can play in the wider world.

Being sponsored by the University of Brighton allows us to work closely with their School of Education and external contacts – which greatly benefits our academies and their pupils.

We value our staff and offer many exciting and useful benefits. We believe well-qualified, motivated individuals are vital to the success of our Trust. By working for the Trust, you will be joining us in our aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community, transforming lives and broadening horizons through excellent teaching and learning.

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