Position: Assistant Principal with a Specialism in English Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work Start Date: 04/01/2027 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Contact: Danna Crous – danna@teach-now.co.uk Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience.
About the Role:
A secondary school in Watford is seeking an Assistant Principal with a Specialism in English to lead an eight-teacher department and contribute to whole-school improvement alongside the Head Teacher. Combining strategic leadership with GCSE and A-Level teaching, you will develop curriculum and assessment, strengthen examination preparation and use progress data to target support. A key focus will be coaching a team largely made up of trainee and early-career teachers. This opportunity suits an experienced English leader ready for broader responsibility, with the subject expertise and supportive leadership skills to improve teaching, build colleagues confidence and raise student achievement.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status or an accepted equivalent
- Substantial experience teaching GCSE and A-Level English
- Successful middle or senior leadership experience in a secondary school
- Experience coaching teachers, including trainees or early-career colleagues
- Evidence of improving attainment through assessment and targeted intervention
- Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and required safeguarding checks
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the English departments strategy, curriculum and assessment
- Teach GCSE and A-Level English, modelling effective practice
- Coach and develop eight English teachers
- Strengthen examination preparation and coordinate targeted student support
- Work directly with the Head Teacher on whole-school improvement
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Combine strong English expertise with thoughtful, collaborative leadership
- Set high expectations for teaching, behaviour and achievement
- Provide supportive coaching, constructive challenge and clear accountability
- Use assessment information confidently to guide decisions
- Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships
Benefits:
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
- Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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