Assistant Principal

Job Overview

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Willow Primary School are looking to appoint an Assistant Principal to join our Leadership Team. As Assistant Principal, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and daily management of our school. This hybrid role combines high quality classroom teaching with significant leadership responsibilities, working closely with the Executive Principal and Head of School to shape our curriculum, mentor teaching staff and ensure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.

Location & Hours

Location: Willow Primary School. Contract Type: September 1st, 2026. Contracted hours: 32.5 hours per week. Responsible to: Executive Headteacher and Head of School. Closing date for applications: 21st June 2026. Shortlisting: 24th June 2026. Interview process: 29th June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and assurance of a high quality learning environment.
• Manage day to day operations and drive the school's improvement agenda.
• Deliver effective classroom teaching in line with national curriculum standards.
• Mentise and coach teaching staff to raise instructional quality.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and review the curriculum.
• Ensure pupils achieve outstanding educational outcomes and maintain high standards.
• Represent the school in the wider Exceed Learning Partnership community.

Equal Opportunities

Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams, and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

Safeguarding & Background Checks

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for this role will undergo child protection screening including DBS, an enhanced DBS certificate, and a children's barred list check. Short listed applicants will be required to complete a self disclosure.

Contact & Office

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE