Assistant Principal (Secondary)

About us and the role Please note that an August 2026 start would

also be available. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior

leadership team at Avanti Fields School as Secondary Assistant Principal. In this role, you will help shape the strategic vision of

the school, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and empower

colleagues to achieve the very best outcomes for every pupil. You will

contribute to driving whole-school improvement, ensuring that systems, practice

and expectations consistently reflect excellence. We welcome applications from candidates with strong

expertise in Inclusion, particularly those who hold the SENDCo qualification or

are willing to work towards it. This role offers the opportunity to promote

inclusive practice and ensure that all pupils are fully supported to succeed

and thrive. The successful candidate will embody the values and ethos

of Avanti Schools Trust and demonstrate principled leadership and nurturing a

culture of respect, belonging and high aspiration. This is a valuable opportunity to influence the educational

experience of pupils, support staff development and contribute to the continued

success of our school community. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we

receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested,

we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact

the school to arrange a suitable time. Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated

(Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in

September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September

2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full

cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues

its journey to outstanding. The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our

school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and

opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need

to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own

practice and performance for the benefit of our students. This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is

driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

Educational excellence

Character formation

Spiritual insight

School visits are

welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do? Provide strategic leadership and management

across the school, supporting the Principal in shaping vision, setting high

expectations, and driving school improvement. Lead and manage teaching, learning, and

pastoral systems for key groups of students, promoting inclusivity and

achievement for all. Line-manage designated staff teams, develop

professional practice, and disseminate effect