Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal - Personal Development & Wellbeing

Salary: L8 - L12

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2027 This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader who is committed to ensuring every young person feels safe, supported, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. You will lead our strategic vision for personal development, wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and inclusion, helping to create a culture where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Heworth Grange, we place relationships at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of Every Child, No Excuses, High Expectations, Engaging Learning and No Islands, we are committed to removing barriers, raising aspirations and ensuring all students experience success. Why Join Heworth Grange? This is an exciting time to join a school with a clear vision, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to improving the life chances of every young person. You will work alongside a talented and supportive leadership team who are passionate about school improvement and developing future leaders. Why Join Consilium Academies? As part of Consilium Academies, you will be joining a Trust built on Excellence, Equity and Integrity , where collaboration, professional growth and staff wellbeing are central to everything we do. The Trust is committed to investing in its people, offering high-quality professional development, leadership opportunities and access to a strong network of colleagues across our family of schools. Staff benefit from a culture of support, shared expertise and a genuine commitment to ensuring every colleague can flourish in their career.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement. Is passionate about student wellbeing, personal development and inclusion. Can inspire and motivate staff, students and families. Has high expectations and a relentless commitment to improving outcomes for all. Shares our belief that every child deserves an exceptional education and the opportunity to succeed. If you are ready to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people and help shape a culture where everyone belongs, succeeds and thrives, we would love to hear from you. Applications and Information For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification. If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Heworth Grange School, please contact Scott Danks, Acting Principal: scott.danks@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15 October at 9am

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2026 Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.