Assistant Principal: Teaching & Learning

We are a Trust of nine schools, all based in South-East London. Whilst each of our schools maintains its individuality, we share a common mission: to ensure that every single child and young person in our care is successful at school so that they can flourish and be successful in their lives. 

Haberdashers’ Borough Academy is a community school based at the heart of SE1. Our Academy is a wonderful place to learn – a stimulating space where pupils develop their academic scholarship alongside their character, in a world class setting.

Our mission is simple – we want pupils to ‘Become their best at Borough’ in all aspects of their lives. We have the highest aspirations for each young person we work with and strive to help them to fulfil their potential.

Our Academy values, which were created by our young people, speak to that. We expect our learners to become excellent ambassadors for their community, by working hard to achieve their aspirations, whilst becoming kind and resilient citizens.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Principal: Teaching & Learning. The Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning plays an integral role in the Academy. They are responsible for ensuring that lessons provide pupils with a strong educational experience, through the delivery of high quality, consistently delivered learning experiences. The Assistant Principal will support in developing a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring appropriate professional learning (informed by research) supports teachers to develop their teaching in accordance with the Haberdashers’ Teaching Principles.

The postholder may have a background in curriculum, pedagogical development or assessment. They will be committed to working as part of a broader Quality of Education team, with the ambition of shaping an educational experience which is unrivalled.  They are likely to have contributed to teacher development initiatives in their past experiences.

This post presents an exceptional opportunity. Borough Academy’s staff body consists of knowledgeable, capable professionals who are committed to developing their practice, in order to provide our pupils’ with wonderful learning experiences. Our location in the heart of SEI, enables us to use the capital as our classroom.  Our people matter, and we are looking for an inspirational colleague who wants to support us in shaping the next part of our journey. With a Sixth Form opening in 2024, the postholder will support in developing staff expertise in relation to Post 16 teaching. 

You are likely to be an exceptional communicator, who is deeply committed to supporting and developing others. You will work alongside our subject specialists to develop specific approaches which enhance the delivery of the curriculum. You will also have oversight of the provision for ECTs, ensuring a high quality offer that develops colleagues.

You will also be able to demonstrate impact in leading the implementation of curriculum and/or teaching strategies. You will have examples of how inclusive approaches have ensured the success of all pupils.

As a member of our leadership team you will be supported and developed to ‘become your best at Borough’. As part of the wider Haberdashers family, you will become part of a network of leaders who are committed to educational success for all. Through training, support and challenge you will have opportunities to lead meaningful change in our setting, making a tangible difference to the lives of our community.  

Our journey is relatively new; but our ambitions are bold! We are immensely proud of our achievements to date, and invite you to visit to see us in action for yourself. We look forward to hearing from you if you are aligned with our values and have the drive, skills and enthusiasm to make a real impact at Borough Academy. 

Please take a look at our recruitment pack which includes full role responsibilities, person specification, and our recruitment processes.

Equality and Diversity:

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks.) It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.