Job Description

Salary

United Learning Leadership Scale

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Blackburn

Job category/type

SLT

Date posted

05/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003807

Assistant Principal - Attendance

Location:

Accrington Academy

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

Leadership Scale (dependent on experience)

Start Date:

January 2026

Are you a passionate and driven school leader ready for the next step in your career?

Join

Accrington Academy

as our new

Assistant Principal

and help us to

Build Character,

Create

Learners, and Transform Lives

.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team, taking a key role in shaping an area of whole-school responsibility aligned with your strengths. You will play a crucial role in driving up standards, supporting staff and students, and leading a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

Who We Are

At Accrington Academy, we are committed to empowering every student to achieve their full potential--at university, in their careers, and as active, confident citizens. Our school is built around our core TEAM values:

Truth

- Being honest with ourselves and others

Effort

- Working hard and showing resilience

Ambition

- Aiming high and striving to be our best

Manners

- Showing respect to everyone, everywhere


We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive school at the heart of our community. Our students deserve excellence--and we are looking for staff who share that commitment.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a talented leader who:

Shares our moral purpose and commitment to inclusive education Has a strong track record of good to outstanding teaching and improving outcomes Brings leadership experience, innovation and a clear vision for success Is passionate about developing others and leading with integrity Will support our broad co-curricular programme to enrich student experience

What We Offer

At Accrington Academy, we value our staff and are committed to their development and wellbeing:

High-quality CPD and leadership development via United Learning Chartered College of Teaching membership for all teachers Flexible working and ongoing wellbeing support Free use of our onsite gym and swimming pool Staff benefits including a Health Cash Plan, cycle and car lease schemes, and a free Will writing service A collaborative, purposeful and inclusive school environment

Interested?

We warmly encourage visits or informal conversations before applying. Come and see what makes Accrington Academy such a special place to work and lead.

For further details and to apply, please contact our retained consultant at Academicis: Will Bridge - 01223 907979/07825 346535 wbridge@academicis.co.uk