St Augustine’s Catholic Academy

Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Assistant Principal

(Pay Range – L1 – 5)

We are delighted to offer a wonderful opportunity to join St Augustine’s Catholic Academy, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi- Academy Trust, as an Assistant Principal.  A trust of 63 schools. 

We are seeking to appoint a committed leader to support the Principal and Leadership team of St Augustine’s Catholic Academy to strengthen the leadership of the school as it prepares for the next phase of its development.  The successful candidate should be able to articulate a vision for Catholic education, provide a record of successful leadership impact over the multi academy, teaching experience and demonstrate a clear understanding of collaboration within a multi-academy company.

We want our new Assistant Headteacher to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Catholic education.
• Be an excellent practitioner, leading by example, particularly in KS2.
• Experience of developing the curriculum, monitoring and assessment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills: to work with parents and the wider community.
• Present a vision for supporting and developing Inclusive provision for disadvantaged pupils.

We can offer the successful candidate:

·         Support in their personal development.

• Opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of a dynamic leadership team across the CMAT.
• Gain experience of effective partnership and practice within a successful primary collaboration

·         Consistent professional development and coaching.

·         Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities for leadership growth

·         Opportunities to engage with colleagues through a range of projects which will influence school practice and the wider educational landscape

·         A warm welcome from enthusiastic staff and pupils.

·         Friendly and committed staff who are supportive, open to new ideas and keen to continue to develop professionally

·         High quality leadership CPD, including opportunities to work across the CMAT and external.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career whilst making a contribution to the leadership and development of the school.

Interested applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school, by prior arrangement.

Closing date: Midday 18^th May 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 18^th May 2026.

Start date – September 2026

St Augustine’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.