SENCO - Associate Assistant Principal

From the advert

Job Title: Associate Assistant Principal

Actual Annual Salary: £53,586 - £59,137 (L1 to L5)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week, 1.0 FTE

Provisional Start Date: 01 January 2027

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring qualified Associate Assistant Principal to join our supportive and talented leadership team at Lansdown Park Academy. We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated leader who is committed to transforming educational outcomes and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner and aspiring senior leader who will play a significant role in driving academy improvement and supporting the strategic direction of Lansdown Park Academy. You will be passionate about delivering high-quality education and committed to promoting a culture of high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent classroom practice, experience of leading and developing colleagues, and the ability to inspire, motivate and support both staff and students. They will contribute to whole-school improvement priorities, working collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards, strengthen teaching and learning, and enhance outcomes for all learners.

A well-qualified teacher holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree, you will possess strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, alongside a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing. You will be resilient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external partners.

As part of the academy's leadership team, you will help ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the school, support staff development, and contribute to creating a positive culture that enables all students and colleagues to thrive. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a talented leader looking to further develop their strategic leadership experience and progress towards an Assistant Principal position in the future.

About Lansdown Park Academy:

Lansdown Park Academy is a pupil referral unit/early intervention base in Stockwood in South Bristol.

We provide education for pupils from KS1-3 who require additional support around their behaviour. Pupils receive a tailored curriculum that supports them to re-engage with education and to help prepare and plan for their next steps.

We also offer a successful ‘outreach’ programme where pupils are supported through weekly intervention sessions but remain with their home school.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 01 November 2026 @11.59pm

• Short-listing: 02 November 2026

• Interviews: 10 November 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker sponsorship: This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern. To help us assess whether sponsorship may be available, we encourage candidates who require sponsorship to provide their current salary information when completing the application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.   

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.