Stratton School · Biggleswade, East of England
Our Senior Leadership Team is Growing Due to an exciting promotion from within our current SLT, an opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Leadership Team at Stratton School as an Assistant Principal from September. This is a key leadership role for an ambitious and committed practitioner who is eager to play a strategic part in shaping the future direction of the school and making a lasting impact on students, staff, and the wider community. The Assistant Principal for Student Wellbeing, Inclusion and Future Pathways will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of key areas that support students’ personal development, safeguarding, inclusion, and post‑16 readiness. The postholder will be a central member of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that all students are safe, supported, and able to achieve positive future outcomes. Tours are encouraged. Please email principalspa@stratton.school to book a time to view the school and meet with the Principal Key Responsibilities Safeguarding and Child Protection Act as the Named Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with strategic oversight of all safeguarding arrangements. Line manage two non‑teaching Deputy DSLs and oversee the wider safeguarding pastoral team. Ensure safeguarding systems, training, and culture are robust, compliant, and effective. Lead Staff compliance training Inclusion and Disadvantage Provide strategic oversight of Disadvantage and Barriers to Learning, including leadership of Pupil Premium provision. Monitor impact, evaluate strategies, and ensure targeted support improves outcomes for disadvantaged students. Student Wellbeing and Personal Development Lead on PSHE/RSE strategy and curriculum oversight, ensuring statutory compliance and high‑quality delivery. Promote a strong culture of wellbeing, inclusion, and student voice across the school. Careers and Future Pathways Provide strategic leadership of Careers Education and Future Ambitions, line managing the non‑teaching Careers Lead. Ensure high‑quality careers guidance, employer engagement, and post‑16/18 pathways in line with Gatsby Benchmarks. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children Hold responsibility as Designated Teacher for Looked After Children (LAC). Champion the needs of vulnerable students and ensure effective multi‑agency working. EAL Provision Oversee English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision, ensuring effective identification, support, and progress for EAL learners. The Opportunity: A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team Take responsibility for the day to day running of one or more of our learning pathway Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Academy Be active in promoting our visions and values and supporting our ethos for achievement for all and high standards. Provide strong professional advice to promote the Trust brand Work closely with the Trust Executive Board