Assistant Principal

Please Note: Candidates will be reviewed as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional, compassionate and supportive aspiring leader to take this exciting opportunity as Assistant Principal of Southbroom Infants School, Devizes in the heart of Wiltshire. 

You will be committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning to ensure that every child achieves their potential, with a flexible role that will allow you to keep you connected to the classroom, teaching for approximately 3 days a week and 2 days a week as Assistant Principal. 

This role provides the chance to support and lead colleagues who are committed and strive daily to improve pupil outcomes, maintaining a dedicated teaching role within the school working in partnership with the school community and The White Horse Federation. This varied and fulfilling role requires you to be experienced in KS1, working approximately 2 days as Assistant Principal and 3 days teaching in the classroom (flexibility will be required). 

We are looking for someone who will:

• Provide professional leadership support and management that reflects the vision and values of the school
• Have the skills to inspire and promote the highest quality of teaching and learning
• Model best practice, with the knowledge, skills and expertise to develop and build on effective systems.
• Be a passionate and supportive leader with a proven track record, who will lead the school in partnership with the community and the Trust
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and supporting all children to be successful
• Work collaboratively with The White Horse Federation

Full detail of the role requirements can be found on the supporting job description. 

We can offer you:

• Wonderful pupils
• A committed, hardworking and supportive team both in the school and as part of the wider WHF community
• Exciting teaching and learning environment
• Professional development through the Trust and the local Teaching School
• Central Services for finance, HR, Estates and IT to enable school leaders to focus on teaching and learning

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please come and meet some of the staff and our children and see for yourself! Please contact 01380 723184 to make an appointment.

More information about the school can be found on our website https://www.southbroominfants.co.uk/

Contract Type: Permanent - full time, all year round