At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive excellence in teaching and lead high-quality practice across the school.
- Company: Great Heath Academy is part of Academy Transformation Trust, focused on transforming lives through education.
- Benefits: Enjoy access to sector-leading professional development and strong opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Position starts in January 2027, with a salary range of £55,747 – £61,534 per annum.
- Why this job: Join at an exciting point in our journey towards outstanding outcomes for every child.
- Qualifications: Must be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience in improving teaching and learning.
The predicted salary is between 55747 - 61534 £ per year.
Great Heath Academy is seeking an exceptional and ambitious Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) to join at an exciting point in our journey.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you will:
- Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum implementation
- Lead and develop high-quality practice across the school
- Support colleagues to improve and sustain strong classroom practice
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic leadership
- Champion inclusive practice, ensuring every child achieves success
You will work closely with the Principal and senior leaders to shape the next phase of the academy’s development as we strive towards outstanding outcomes.
About Great Heath Academy: Great Heath is a vibrant, three-form entry primary academy with a nursery, serving over 429 pupils. Our Core Values: Growth, Resilience, Enthusiasm, Adaptability and Tolerance (GREAT) underpin both learning and behaviour across the academy.
Benefits of Joining Academy Transformation Trust: We are united by a clear moral purpose: to transform lives through education. Through our strategy, ATT2030, we are committed to ensuring every pupil and colleague becomes:
- Capable
- Competent
- Confident
As a leader within ATT, you will benefit from:
- A high trust, high accountability culture
- Access to sector-leading professional development and leadership networks
- Expert central support as an enabling partner
- Opportunities to collaborate across a national Trust
You will be empowered to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent education for every child.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Excellent classroom practitioner with strong pedagogical knowledge
- Experience of improving teaching and learning across a school
- Committed to high expectations and inclusive practice
- Builds strong relationships and develops others
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and ambition
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative and values-led culture
- Strong opportunities for career progression within ATT
- High-quality leadership development
- A focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives
Safeguarding: Academy Transformation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning)EDV/2026/GHA/50787 employer: Academy Transformation Trust
Located in Mildenhall, Suffolk, Great Heath Academy serves over 429 pupils and promotes values of Growth, Resilience, Enthusiasm, Adaptability, and Tolerance. As part of ATT, you will benefit from a supportive culture and expert central support while making a real difference in children's lives.
Contact Details:
Academy Transformation Trust Recruitment Team
