Assistant Principal
| Location | London – Enfield |
|---|---|
| Salary | £60k-£70k |
| Posted | 18/03/2026 |
| Closing date | 13/10/2026 |
| Ref | 69baa753050fb |
| Hours | Full time |
| Contract | Permanent |
Secondary Assistant Principal
Role: Secondary Assistant Principal
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: Leadership Scale L9 – L13 Fringe
Location: Enfield
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Science Leader to join our team as an Assistant Principal. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of raising achievement and driving excellence in teaching and learning.
As our Assistant Principal, you will not only deliver outstanding lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, but also play a pivotal role in shaping the teaching practice of others. You will inspire colleagues, lead innovation, and support the development of high-quality teaching across the department and beyond, striking the right balance between challenge and support while holding others to account for improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that challenge and motivate students across Key Stages 3–5
- Design and implement a well-structured, stimulating curriculum aligned with national standards
- Lead and support the development of teaching practice across all departments, introducing innovative approaches to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy
- Mentor and coach colleagues at all career stages, sharing best practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement—providing both challenge and support to drive professional growth
- Monitor and analyse student progress, implementing strategies to maximise attainment and progress in Science at KS3, KS4 & KS5
- Contribute strategically to whole-school priorities as part of the Teaching & Learning team
- Inspire a love of Science in all students through creative and impactful teaching
About You
The ideal candidate will:
Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Science or a related subject
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidence of excellent student outcomes
• Have experience in coaching and developing colleagues, inspiring and motivating them to improve their practice while maintaining accountability
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and ensuring every student reaches their full potential
• Lead by example, inspiring both staff and students through passion and professionalism
To apply for this Assistant Principal, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Assistant Principal role now and will be interviewing ASAP.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this Assistant Principal role. As an Assistant Principal, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Assistant Principal candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Assistant Principal post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Assistant Principal opportunity by sending your CV to Alison. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Assistant Principal role within 48 hours.
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Assistant Principal