Assistant Principal: Teaching, Learning & Progress

Required to start: September 2026

Title: Assistant Principal: Teaching, Learning & Progress

Grade SCP and Full time Salary: L11-L15

Contract: Full-time

Elliott Hudson College are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Assistant Principal - Teaching, Learning & Progress. This role is of great importance to our work as a College - the successful applicant will be expected to play a pivotal role in supporting the Vice Principal to ensure the College delivers an exceptional, consistent, and aspirational learning experience for every student.

Potential applicants should have:

·       An honours graduate (or equivalent) with Qualified Teacher Status.

·       Evidence of impact in improving student outcomes at subject or whole school level.

·       Evidence of a commitment to further professional training.

·       Evidence of successful team leadership.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·       Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

·       A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·       Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·       £2k Cycle to work scheme.

·       On-Site Gym.

About us:

Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region.

Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted (March 2018 & May 2024), our mission at Elliott Hudson College is to create a culture of excellence in which all thrive. Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where each person in our community pushes themselves in doing a little better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we work hard to ensure that our students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13 February 2026 (midday)         

Interviews will take place: wc 2 March 2026     

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

Come to Our Staff Recruitment Event: 

The college is pleased to be opening its doors to welcome new potential staff for its Staff Recruitment Event on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 6.30pm-7.30pm. The event will provide guests the opportunity to visit the college, find out about upcoming employment opportunities and learn more about the supportive community that sits at the heart of the college. To sign up, please use the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staff-recruitment-event-2026-tickets-1980100287262?aff=oddtdtcreator.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.