Assistant Principal

Please note: This role is available for a September 2026 start About us and the role Avanti Gardens School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Principal to play a key role in the strategic leadership and continued success of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, values-driven leader to contribute to whole-school improvement within a supportive environment. Working closely with the Head of School, you will lead priority areas of the School Improvement Plan, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and secure positive outcomes for all pupils. You will support the development of staff, promote consistency, and foster a culture of high expectations across the school. As part of the senior leadership team, you will help shape the vision, direction, and day-to-day leadership of the school, ensuring a calm, inclusive, and values-led environment where all pupils can thrive. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 18th May 2026. Avanti Gardens is a primary school situated in Fishponds, Bristol. The school is housed in a beautiful campus, that was previously an all-through school, and before that part of Bristol University, which means it has many facilities that primary schools don’t, like a full-size auditorium and sports hall. “We’re really fortunate, even though we are in the middle of Bristol, there’s lot of outdoor areas that we can use.” - Mrs Rogers, Inclusion Lead. Avanti Gardens was graded “Good” in all areas in 2024. Our school is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. The school is inspiring place to be that places value on pupil wellbeing, “pupils know how to care for their minds and bodies through weekly singing and yoga” - (OFSTED). “I think what makes Avanti unique, is the focus on the whole child, giving pupils opportunities to show compassion, show kindness, as well as understanding their place as citizens of the world.” - Matt Newman, Assistant Principal Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning. Principal: Mr Harry Penny OFSTED Rating: Good Opened: 1st November 2019 What will you do? Support the Head of School in providing strategic leadership, shaping the school’s vision and driving high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes. Lead on the development and delivery of inclusive teaching practices, with a focus on key pupil groups, including pupil premium. Line manage, coach and develop staff, promoting effective practice and contributing to performance management and professional development. Use data, self-evaluation and school improvement planning to monitor progress and secure conti