Assistant Principal – School Improvement

Based at The Forest Academy – IG6 3TN

Salary: BMAT Assistant Principal Scale – L14-20

Required: January 2025

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Assistant Principal at The Forest Academy. The role will be focused on school improvement, with exact responsibilities agreed with the successful candidate depending on expertise, experience and emerging school needs.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader with sky-high expectations for our students and a track-record of leading teams and driving improvement in school. Leading with honesty, integrity and high aspirations, they will share our unwavering conviction that all students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. They will, like us, believe in our students and what they can achieve. 

 To visit the school, or book a call with the Principal, please email admin@theforestacademy.co.uk.

Benefits Include:

·        Benenden Private Healthcare - as a taxable benefit – responsive medical care which may be extended to include family and friends

·        Generous leave for full-time support staff

·        Two weeks’ full pay paternity leave

·        Retained STPCD 2012 including automatic main scale progression for teaching staff

·        16% PPA minimum for teaching staff

·        Access to Teachers or Local Government Pension scheme

·        Busy Beacons - Access to an on-site, non-profit, term time only nursery for school staff

·        Staff forum

·        A focus on staff well-being and welfare – Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status

·        24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 365 days a year helpline and additional support with legal, financial advice and counselling

·        Investment in training and professional development including NPQs

·        A range of career opportunities across the Trust

·        Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite on both campuses

·        EV installation programme 2023

·        Cycle to work shower facilities

·        Team building and sports events to build cohesion and BMAT community

·        Winter well-being holiday

·        Free on-site parking and free hot drinks

Ofsted, 2023, said:

·        “Leaders and governors have high expectations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).” 

·        “Pupils feel safe and are happy…Pupils are polite and considerate of others.” 

·        “Staff have a positive working relationship with pupils, which reflects the school’s culture of respect.” 

·        “Leaders have designed an ambitious and well-ordered curriculum for all pupils…Teachers have strong subject knowledge and are specialists in their subjects.” 

·        “Pupils learn in a calm environment and their attendance is high. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.” 

Staff at TFA enjoy their work because they know that they make a difference for our students each and every day. We are an approachable leadership team who are laser-focused on ensuring that teaching and learning is always improving, and who are committed to the professional development of our staff.  Relationships are a real strength at TFA, and staff enjoy the ‘thank you’s and ‘good mornings’ that they get from our friendly and respectful students. Staff also enjoy the career progression and development opportunities available at TFA and more widely across the Trust, as we are careful to identify the leaders of tomorrow and to nurture talent. The Staff Forum helps to ensure that communication is strong between staff and the leadership team, and we are committed to ensuring that workload is manageable in all roles.     

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Please forward your electronic applications to recruitment@beaconacademytrust.co.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.