Assistant Principal

Assistant Principals - Harbour Learning Trust (Lincoln Schools) Locations: Hartsholme Academy, St Giles Academy, and Ermine Academy Salary: L1-L5 Contract Type: Permanent Reports to: Principal Success and Happiness for All We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership teams across our Lincoln-based academies including Hartsholme, St Giles and Ermine. This is more than just a school-based role; it is an invitation to join a collaborative Trust where your strengths are recognised and your professional growth is our priority. Whilst you will be based at one of our specific academies—Hartsholme, St Giles, or Ermine but you are joining a wider family of educators. At Harbour Learning Trust, we don't just fill vacancies; we build careers; You will work alongside the Principal and Vice Principal to adopt a proactive role in strategic planning and school policy. We value "Personal Humility" and a "Desire to develop and empower others". You will be fully accountable for the performance and well-being of a number of staff and pupils, making a tangible difference from day one. We encourage our leaders to take risks to lead, develop, and enhance the teaching practice of others through high-quality monitoring and support. The Role As an Assistant Principal, your duties will be tailored to your specific strengths and the needs of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). In the recruitment pack you can read what each Principal is looking for in their school to complement the rest of their leadership team. You can then tailor your application specifically to one school or signal your willingness to work in any of our schools. Key responsibilities could include: Leading on the curriculum, teaching, and learning strategies. Acting as a Performance Management team leader and ensuring professional learning meets the highest standards. Supporting the achievement of pupil progress targets and implementing inclusive behaviour policies. Modelling our "DANCE" values and maintaining excellent standards of professional behaviour. About You We are looking for exemplary classroom practitioners who are ready for the next step in their leadership journey. You will have: Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant first degree. Experience as a successful middle or senior leader with evidence of impact. A strong understanding of Curriculum, Assessment, and Safeguarding. Relentless positivity and a passion for school improvement. An NPQML/NPQSL (or the drive to complete one while in the role). The Opportunity: Why Join the Trust? At Harbour Learning Trust, we passionately believe that every child should receive the very best education that prepares them fully for the future. We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Our mission is to create an environment where both students