Assistant Principal
Location: Enfield, Greater London
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Salary: L14-L18 + Outer London weighting
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reed Education is working in partnership with an outstanding all-through academy in Enfield (ages 2-19) to appoint a talented and values-driven Assistant Principal to join the Academy Leadership Team.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, inclusive academy where high expectations, strong values, and a deep commitment to ensuring no child is left behind are at the heart of everything they do.


The Role
As Assistant Principal, you will play a key role in shaping whole-academy improvement and securing excellent outcomes for students across all phases. The role is not phase-specific, and applications are welcome from primary or secondary trained leaders, though there is likely to be a secondary focus.
You will contribute strategically to teaching, learning, curriculum development, and leadership capacity, working closely with the principal and senior leadership team to drive continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities
*Set ambitious expectations and challenging targets that contribute significantly to academy improvement
*Use assessment and performance data to evaluate progress, identify underperformance, and implement targeted interventions
*Raise the quality of teaching and learning through monitoring, coaching, mentoring, and evidence-informed practice
*Lead and manage change effectively, contributing to self-evaluation, improvement planning, and whole-school development
*Line-manage and develop staff, promoting collaboration, professionalism, and high-quality professional development
*Promote high standards of behaviour, personal development, and student wellbeing
*Build strong and positive partnerships with families and the wider community


The Ideal Candidate Will Have
*A strong and successful teaching track record
*Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential
*Leadership experience within a school or academy, with clear evidence of impact on raising standards
*Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum and confident use of assessment to drive improvement
*The ability to inspire, challenge, and support both staff and students
*Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
*A reflective, resilient leadership style with a clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice


Why Apply?
*Join a values-driven academy with a strong culture of inclusion and aspiration
*Clear career progression opportunities within a large and established trust
*Access to accredited and bespoke leadership development programmes, including the full NPQ suite
*Trust-wide curriculum resources designed to support high-quality teaching and reduce workload
*Opportunities to collaborate and share best practice across a wider network of schools


If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and have the relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply above!
Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.