Assistant Principal - English & Whole-School Literacy EDV/2025/EA/81787 Ernulf Academy Barford [...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St. Neots is seeking an Assistant Principal for English & Whole-School Literacy. You will collaborate with the leadership team to enhance academic outcomes and standards in English, fostering a high-achieving educational culture. Your role includes managing the English department, overseeing curriculum implementation, and leading reading interventions. The school offers a supportive environment for both staff and students, encouraging collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts and Savings

Enhanced Family Leave

Optical Care

Life Assurance

Employee Support

Discounted Gym Membership

Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in enhancing outcomes in English.
• Experience in managing educational teams and leaders.
• Strong knowledge of teaching practices and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the English subject team.
• Develop and implement curriculum materials.
• Ensure excellence in English classroom practices.
• Coordinate whole-school reading programs.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Pedagogy

English language excellence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Postgraduate degree in Education or related field

Job description

JOIN OUR MISSION TO BE ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY!

Ernulf Academy are building a team of exceptional and highly skilled leaders, committed to driving excellence and improvement in our school. Last year, we improved results by over 10% in multiple metrics, and we’re on a mission to do it again this year!

As the Assistant Principal: English & Whole-School Literacy, you will sit on SLT and work with the leadership team to shape the future direction of the school. You will raise standards and attainment in English and across the school, helping to ensure excellence in every classroom. You will play a visible role in all areas of school improvement to drive academic outcomes and foster a scholarly culture whilst being respected by staff as someone who upholds the highest of standards and works hard. This role is suitable for anyone who has a track record of delivering excellent departmental outcomes in English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage members of the subject team in a manner that promotes highly effective pedagogy and children’s learning.
• Be accountable for the planning of appropriate curriculum materials and resourcing to support excellent progression for all students.
• Lead departmental 'intellectual preparation' sessions.
• Provide leadership to the English teams and the wider school.
• Address areas of concern if and when they arise.
• Lead the whole-school Astrea Reads programme.
• Lead and co-ordinate reading interventions such as Thinking Reading and Fresh Start.

Accountable for:

• Ensuring excellent practice in English classrooms.
• Securing excellent outcomes in English.
• Leading the English department effectively.
• Ensuring no children read below their chronological reading level by the end of Y8.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic time to join TEAM ERNULF on our turnaround journey. We are on a RAPID MISSION to turn our school into one of the BEST in the country! When the current leadership took over, in September 2024, Ernulf had NEVER received an Ofsted 'Good' in ANY category. In January 2025, after just one term, Ofsted rated us 'Good' in ALL categories. If our rapid improvement and ambition EXCITE you, then join us to disrupt disadvantage by transforming the education of our pupils. We are within an hour's commute of North London, Norfolk, Grantham and Rugby.

We believe in keeping things simple. Our mantra is: WORK HARD, BE KIND. We don't just want children to attain incredible academic outcomes; we also want to help them become great people.

What We Offer:

• A knowledge-rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional teaching and learning approach inspired by Rosenshine and TLAC.
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
• Disruption-free learning and a warm/strict behaviour system, including centralised detentions. We back our teachers!
• Pay above the national scales!
• 8 INSET days per year!
• Whole-class feedback over marking to reduce workload and increase impact!

Benefits:

• Health Support: Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development: Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Convenience: Free on-site parking.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply. If you want to discuss this role in greater detail or visit the school please get in touch with Sarah McCormick - [e-mail]

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!