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Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Principal

Harris Academy Benfleet · Benfleet · Essex

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal, supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Academy Benfleet, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
  • Extensive teaching experience
  • Outstanding teaching practice
  • Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
  • Experience of writing department SEF
  • Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
  • Experience of improvement planning
  • Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
  • Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
  • Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
  • Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
  • A track record of success in leadership and management


Benefits

Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

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About this school

The Appleton School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Not rated
Pupils
1,561
Avg teacher salary
£50,968
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.2:1
Academy trust
COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN

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Salary
£66,368-£75,049
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
19 October 2026
Closing date
9 November 2026

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