Assistant Principal

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal to shaping the future direction of King’s Lander Primary Academy and ensuring that our students continue to receive the highest quality education.

As Assistant Principal, you will work closely with the Principal and Vice Principal to lead the strategic development of the academy, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and promote our ASPIRE values.  You will also lead on key areas of school improvement, ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students, particularly the most disadvantaged.  It is likely that the successful post holder will lead across Key Stage 2.  We always encourage potential candidates to visit the school to meet the staff and pupils.

Salary: L4 – L8

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: King’s Lander Primary Academy

Reporting to: Principal

Start date: September 2025

 

Working at King’s Lander Primary Academy

At King’s Lander Primary Academy, we are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming and engaging environment for all our pupils and their families.  As part of the Great Schools Trust, we uphold the values of aspiration, achievement, and holistic development, ensuring every child receives a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success.  

King’s Lander Primary Academy is situated on Pennington Road, Litherland.  Our central location allows us to serve a diverse community, offering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment for children from 2 years old to Year 6.

Key Benefits

• A trust which prioritises the well-being of its staff

• Flexible Working opportunities  

• Highly competitive salaries

• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme and Local Government schemes

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days for support staff

• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme which provides access to tools to help manage well-being along with services such as counselling and access to a child and dependant care helpline

• Good occupational sickness and maternity/paternity schemes

• A unique approach to Performance Leadership

• A commitment to personal and professional development with training and support for each staff member

• The opportunity to develop your career within and across the Trust academies

• Salary sacrifice scheme - Cycle to Work