Secondary Assistant Principal - Aug 2025
Job Description
THE ROLE We are now seeking an innovative *Secondary Assistant Principal - Personal Development, Behaviour & Wellbeing* to join our successful team, from August 2025.
With the CEO / Principal and the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will (i) share responsibility for all the policies, decision-making processes and strategic planning involved in the management of the Academy; (ii) realise the ethos of an IB learning organisation with high expectations of students and staff, and a positive approach to internationalism, entrepreneurialism and innovation; (iii) lead the development of the Academy as a learning, researching and self-evaluating organisation (iv) lead by example, setting the highest professional standards and maintaining a visible presence around the Academy. The post-holder will deputise for the Secondary Principal in their absence, and support the CEO/Principal and Principals in their workload, when tasks are delegated or shared.
The focus of this post is to lead on all aspects of Personal Development, Welfare, Behaviour and Wellbeing in the Secondary Division, quality assurance, self-evaluation, professional development (including developing coaching provision for teacher development) and provide strategic leadership of the Academy’s Pastoral teams as agreed within the Senior Leadership Team.
Vision & Strategic Direction
Develop inquiring, reflective and caring learners who, through the rigour of the IB programmes, have the knowledge, skills and character to take action and create a better, more peaceful world.
Model and encourage a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values and uphold the mission and ethos of the Academy as a non-selective, international and academically successful Academy through the lens of the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Academy Leadership and Management To lead, coach, and support staff and students through a high profile role, promoting the Academy’s vision, mission, ethos, values and strategic aims. Furthermore, to be available (onsite) for a minimum of 15 days out of term time during each academic year determined by the CEO/Principal (or a delegated member of staff) To share responsibility for all the policies and decision-making involving the agreed area of responsibility. Establishing and evaluating policies which support the strategic direction of the academy and achievement of its aims and objectives To lead in the formulation of the academy’s targets, aims, objectives and development plan, playing a major role in driving the academy, its staff and students towards these goals thereby raising student achievement Effectively lead and manage (including performance management) teams of staff from across the academy towards achievement of its targets, aims and objectives including delivery of the Academy Development Plan strategies and initiatives Monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving targets, aims and objectives identified on Academy Development and
Department Development Plans and to take action where required To lead and facilitate day-to-day data arrangements and requirements, communications and consultations within the agreed area of responsibility To lead and take part in whole academy duties such as those at lunch, break, start and finish times To ensure all staff are familiar with Academy and GEMS procedures and guidelines linked to exclusion processes Responsible and accountable for budget expenditure for those areas that fall within the remit of the post-holder to ensure funding is used appropriately To develop, lead and monitor the implementation of an effective whole academy Attitude to Learning policy Support, develop and empower academy staff in effectively executing the Attitude to Learning policy Working with all Assistant Principals, to lead on student voice and follow through the appropriate recommendations agreed by the SLT To lead on the schedule of assemblies and reflection room supervision To ensure students have a smooth transition between divisions
Students Learning
To foster high standards, inclusion, motivation and achievement in learning through supporting the Academy area you have direct responsibility for To retain an overview of 1:1 target-setting processes, monitoring and evaluation for students, through maintaining, reviewing and interpreting the data which informs students’ progress and target-setting and to take timely action Provide timely and focused intervention where targets, aims and objectives are not being addressed or achieved so that student outcomes (including progress and attainment) are consistently good or better Coordinate, develop and oversee the tutor time programme in all grade levels Oversee all grade level field trips, ensuring the appropriate request formsand risk assessment protocols have been followed
Behaviour and Welfare
To ensure that the climate for learning within the Senior School supports the values and ethos of the School Work closely with Grade Leaders to track student progress, monitor patterns, take appropriate action to address underachievement and poor attitudes to learning To coordinate the production, use and evaluation of support and monitoring strategies available for all students To provide strategic direction to student development establishing the highest standards of uniform and behaviour. To support the various Peer Mentoring programmes in place. To oversee and support the reward of students. To monitor student attendance throughout the Senior School
Staff Support
To support and encourage staff to foster a professional culture and to take an active part in the safeguarding of students, assisting the DSL in particular, ƒPri by ensuring this area is given the highest priority and is firmly embedded within the academy’s practices To support the staff with the management of teaching and learning and all student exams and data in line with Academy policy To make leadership, management and organisational decisions commensurate with the role, referring as appropriate to the appropriate divisional Principal To liaise with staff regarding important dates on the Academy calendar such as examination entries deadlines, visits, reports and ad-hoc opportunities provided to our students which enrich their learning experience in line with Academy policy To produce / co-ordinate progress and data reports for use by the Academy and respond to requests from the CEO/Principal and other members of the SLT as requested Lead new faculty pastoral induction and orientation processes
Community Leadership
Engage effectively with parents and other members of the Academy community in a variety of activities such as, to resolve complaints and develop constructive relationships that support the academy in realising its aims and objectives To lead Grade Leader meetings and contribute to the leadership of House Leader and Student Council meetings. To contribute to the Academy’s PR and the organisation of events, including the creative use of the website, VLE, text messaging and appropriate applications of future technologies To lead and co-ordinate student information and contribute to the organisation of Parent Teacher Conferences, parents' evenings, coffee mornings, termly reports and curriculum evenings To be aware of and comply with Academy policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person To contribute to the Academy Self Evaluation Form, ethos, aims and development/improvement plan To establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals to support achievement and progress of students
Other Duties
* Undertake personal developmen
