We are looking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Assistant Principal to lead Personal Development, Wellbeing and Engagement at Joseph Leckie Academy. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate, who will play a leading role in the personal development of our students, including the implementation of the new enrichment entitlement in the “Every Child Achieving and Thriving” white paper. Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Joseph Leckie Academy is a large vibrant, exciting and innovative 11-18 school. We are proud members of the Forge Brook Trust, a MAT that supports the education of students from 2 to 19 in Walsall. The school routinely achieves positive Progress 8 scores at GCSE and A-Level results in line with National Standards.

Our last Ofsted inspection (February 2026) judged the Academy to be at strong standard in two categories and expected standard in all others.  They said that leaders place considerable emphasis on developing their staff. Staff development is carefully planned, well sequenced and aligned with whole‑school priorities, as well as individual needs and that every pupil who walks through the door of Joseph Leckie Academy is treated as an individual with potential. You can read our fantastic report here Joseph Leckie Academy - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted.

We are a popular Academy and continue to be over-subscribed in all year groups at Key stage 3 and 4, and with healthy numbers in our Sixth form. This is therefore, an ideal opportunity and an exciting time for you to join our team.   This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic Senior Leadership Team at the forefront of change and to make a real difference in our continued drive to raise standards of education in the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer you: -

• ·         Friendly and supportive staff across the Academy.
• ·         High levels of staff retention.
• ·         Excellent support and professional development opportunities including opportunities to undertake our own in-house CPD programmes as well as external providers such as National Professional Qualifications at different levels as you progress towards headship.
• ·         A well established and supportive Induction programme for all staff at all levels.
• ·         Opportunities for outreach work and the chance to trial new ideas and approaches.
• ·         The opportunity to work with a highly supportive, well-established, dedicated and visible Leadership Team.
• ·         Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning.
• ·         A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, gym access, school counsellor, well-being coordinator for staff and an employee assistance programme.
• ·         A large Academy with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community.

You will:

• ·         be an outstanding practitioner in your own subject area with a proven record of raising progress and attainment.
• ·         be a successful, highly organised leader with at least four years’ leadership experience, preferably as a Head of Faculty/Subject/Year or other Leadership equivalent in a significant area related to a curriculum/pastoral area.
• ·         be able to lead and promote personal development, wellbeing and engagement across the whole academy.
• ·         have strong knowledge and experience of Personal Development and enrichment and understand the impact these have on the development of young people. 
• ·         demonstrate a strong knowledge and experience of working with external and internal providers, developing opportunities to meet the needs of all learners, some of whom may need additional support.
• ·         be able to further develop tracking systems to monitor the take up of enrichment activities across the academy the use of our rewards system (currently Class Charts) for monitoring and improving rewards and opportunities.
• ·         be able to inspire students and get the best from them.
• ·         be positive, enthusiastic, and resilient.
• ·         be an effective team member.
• ·         be ambitious for further career development and enhancement.
• ·         have highly developed interpersonal skills.
• ·         have a high standard of communication skills and excellent ICT skills.
• ·         be able to work effectively with parents and the wider community.
• ·         have experience of delivering staff INSET and leading professional development in relevant areas.
• ·         have experience of coaching, observing teachers and giving feedback to staff.
• ·         have a clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• ·         meet the job specification criteria..

• Application process:

 Please see the attached job description and person specification and address this in your application through My New Term.

Applicants should address the following two questions in their supporting statement:

1. Explain how your experience, skills and qualities to date have prepared you for this role. 
2. What do you believe to be one of the key objectives/challenges for the academy, related to this role, within the next 15 months and how would you lead the academy so that this objective is met/challenge overcome?

Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

 We welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Mrs Anna Morgan to arrange a visit a.morgan@josephleckieacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 18^th May 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews: Thursday 21^st May 2026

Joseph Leckie Academy

Walstead Road

Walsall

West Midlands

WS5 4PG

Principal: Mr Andrew McNaughton

Tel: 01922 721071

Website: www.josephleckieacademy.co.uk