Teaching Vacancies

Assistant Principal

Brighouse HD6 2PA

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
16 Nov 2026

About this role

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Principal to join our team.

In this role you will

  • Strategically lead the direction and development of the academy in accordance with its ethos and vision and contribute to the management of resources.
  • Monitor, evaluate and review outcomes in relation to pupil progress.
  • Support the creation and implementation of the academy improvement plan and take responsibility for delegated aspects.
  • Provide professional leadership and management of Teaching and Learning throughout the academy and support staff in achieving the priorities and targets set.

What we need?

  • An experienced leader with a track record of success.
  • A candidate with an aptitude for delivering and developing quality teaching.

What the school offers its staff

What can we offer you?

  • A proven Behaviour for Learning (BfL) system that ensures a calm learning environment.
  • Highly effective support and professional development pathways, supported by our very own Trinity Institute of Education, West Yorkshire Maths Hub and White Rose Education.
  • A chance to be part of a collaborative Trust that is changing the lives of thousands of young people.
  • A range of staff benefits including access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check Online and social media checks Qualifications Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Childcare disqualification Health assessment You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.