Assistant Principal; Attendance

Full Time, Permanent

Start Date:
January 2027

This role will be based at Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH
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Thetford Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal at our thriving school. This is an opportunity to be part of a team on an exciting journey, who are dedicated to ensuring students develop the knowledge and character needed to lead great lives.

To achieve these aspirational goals, we must have excellent standards of attendance. We are looking for a leader who shares that belief to join our Senior Leadership Team as an Assistant Principal responsible for attendance.

The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of creating a truly academic school and embrace our school ethos of genuine mutual respect.

• To work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to achieve excellent attendance across the school.
• To lead the Academy attendance strategy including the development, implementation and regular view of an attendance strategy document and accompanying development plans.
• To liaise effectively with the Attendance Officer, SENDCo and Safeguarding Lead to ensure that pupil needs are addressed as required.
• To lead personal development in the Academy.
• To lead on the analysis of performance data for areas within this remit and generate reports and commentaries as required for various stakeholders.
• To lead the Academy in developing, embedding and maintaining equality, diversity and inclusion in all activities.
• To work with all necessary external agencies to ensure pupils are safe, cared for and supported.
• To undertake line management as directed by the Principal and/or Vice Principal.

An outstanding Assistant Principal for attendance is a visionary leader with strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture. You must exhibit strategic thinking to manage student conduct, effective conflict resolution skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to build, model, and maintain high standards of attendance among students and staff.

You will be a highly effective coach and mentor, inspiring teachers to refine their practice through constructive feedback, professional development, and collaborative learning.

Above all, you must be passionate about education, relentlessly focused on improving outcomes for every pupil and empowering teachers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

• An appropriate degree and Qualified Teacher Status
• Proven teacher, leader and educational strategist at appropriate phase level
• Proven experience of raising standards of attendance through innovative and collaborative practice
• Successful involvement in performance management, self-evaluation process / annual development plan
• Successful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at a team, and preferably whole school level
• Proven practice in leading, motivating and supporting staff to achieve high standards
• Postgraduate qualification or working towards
• Direct and successful experience of Ofsted inspection

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Thetford Academy is a remarkable place to work and sits at the academic and cultural heart of its community. Our pupils follow a curriculum designed to prepare them for future challenges while fostering a deep appreciation and…