Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) in Medway

We are now recruiting for the role of Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal) for Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, a truly rare leadership opportunity within a very successful and financially sound, mature and geographically local multi‑academy trust that combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support that encourages collaboration for success. This role is situated within the secondary phase of the academy.

The successful candidate will play a huge part in accelerating the development of the school into an outstanding provider of education. We will expect the Assistant Principal to support the further development of a positive culture and ethos where every child is expected to do well and their progress is supported every step of the way.

Our successful candidate will be a talented and highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential.

We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate strategic leadership and excellent management, and a proven track record of success in raising standards, preferably in a non‑selective setting. You will be expected to play a key role in developing the strategic vision for Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo even further, whilst ensuring that our students develop their potential, achieve academic excellence and develop our core values.

The successful applicant will be a key member of the senior leadership team, with a specific area of whole school responsibility that will both develop and complement your existing skills and interests and will model our human scale approach to education by driving our small schools philosophy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice Principal and will have management responsibilities for key subject areas.

This post provides an outstanding career opportunity to be part of driving our academy forward and to play a critical role in the next phase of the academy’s development.

• An enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level
• A motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff
• Confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school
• Able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance
• Approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success
• Able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders

Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children, and you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.