Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Location:

Willow Primary School – Bessacarr, Doncaster

Salary Scale: L3 to L7 (£54,392 to £60,144)

Contract Type:
Full‑time, starting 1 September 2026

Contracted hours: 32.5 hours per week

Responsible to:
Executive Headteacher and Head of School

Closing date for applications: 21 June 2026

Shortlisting: 24 June 2026

Interview: 29 June 2026

As Assistant Principal, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and daily management of the school. The role combines high‑quality classroom teaching with significant leadership responsibilities. You will work closely with the Executive Principal and Head of School to shape curriculum, mentor teaching staff and ensure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.

We are seeking an outstanding primary practitioner who is ready to take the next step in a leadership career, or an experienced leader looking for a fresh challenge.

• Excellent career development alongside a National Leader of Education
• Supportive professional colleagues dedicated to children’s success
• Part of a successful Multi‑Academy Trust
• Access to up‑to‑date research and opportunity to influence national policy
• Inclusive ethos and focus on wellbeing
• Exclusive employee support package, including GP appointments and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Free annual flu jabs

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is central. Applications will undergo appropriate child protection screening, including enhanced DBS and children’s barred list checks. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU