Assistant Principal at Gosberton House Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GHA/03276
  Location
11 Westhorpe Road, Gosberton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4EW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£57,137.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
Midnight, Wed 29th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
5th May 2026
   Interview Date(s)           5th May 2026
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About this Role

We are proudly recognised as Ofsted Outstanding, an NAS Advanced School and a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to make a meaningful difference by contributing to the continued development of our school.

The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school, promoting our SPELL approach and contributing to ongoing curriculum refinements. They will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to ensure that every child receives a bespoke and appropriate learning offer.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrating a strong knowledge and understanding of how to support children learning at an engagement level.
  • Leading and supporting high-quality practice within the early years.
  • Model and promote a clear understanding of communication, sensory integration and co-regulation to support children with autism and complex needs.
  • Building positive, professional relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Identifying and supporting training and development needs of staff
  • Working as part of the senior leadership team to identify school improvement priorities.
  • Leading and implementing change, and evaluating its impact effectively.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Positive, resilient, and inspiring in their approach.
  • An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experienced in both Early Years practice and the use of the Engagement Framework with children with autism and/or complex needs.
  • Reflective, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Able to motivate and support colleagues.

We offer:

  • A welcoming, experienced and highly skilled staff team.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing including a staff wellbeing scheme.
  • Involvement in university research.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with other schools in the trust.

Visits to the school are encouraged – please contact the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.

If you are keen to make a difference and have the expertise and drive to support our children and staff, we would love to hear from you.

Application packs and further information can be found on My New Term or via the link on our website: www.gosberton-house.lincs.sch.uk

Closing date: 29th April 2026
Interviews: 5th May 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and some interviews may be scheduled at an earlier convenient date.

Gosberton House Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Rigorous child protection procedures are in place. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List check and Disqualification from Caring for Children Regulation (DCCR) disclosure.


Contact Details

  Rachael Wainwright
  01775840250
  Rachael.Wainwright@uolat.co.uk


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