Interim Assistant Principal – School Improvement

Based at The Forest Academy – IG6 3TN

This is a temporary part-time position – c. 0.6 to be agreed with successful candidate.

Salary: BMAT Assistant Principal Scale

Required: September 2023 until December 2023 (initial term)

The Forest Academy are currently seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Interim Assistant Principal [Subject] who is ambitious and has a real passion for school improvement. This role would be suitable for experienced school leaders, and exact roles and responsibilities will be agreed with the appointed candidate.

We will be shortlisting applications as they come in, and will organise calls and visits with candidates during August.

Benefits Include:

Benenden Private Healthcare - as a taxable benefit – responsive medical care which may be extended to include family and friends

Generous leave for full-time support staff

Two weeks’ full pay paternity leave

Retained STPCD 2012 including automatic main scale progression for teaching staff

16% PPA minimum for teaching staff

Access to Teachers or Local Government Pension scheme

Busy Beacons - Access to an on-site, non-profit, term time only nursery for school staff (opening 2023-24)

Staff forum

A focus on staff well-being and welfare – Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 365 days a year helpline and additional support with legal, financial advice and counselling

Investment in training and professional development including NPQs

A range of career opportunities across the Trust

Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite on both campuses

EV installation programme 2023

Cycle to work shower facilities

Team building and sports events to build cohesion and BMAT community

Winter well-being holiday

Free on-site parking

Free hot drinks

Access to ‘Beacon Bargains’ our online swap shop for staff to give away, sell and swap items between them

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Please forward your electronic applications to [email protected]

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.