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Assistant Principal

Hurstmere School

Sidcup

Salary
£72,940.00 - £87,736.00 Annually (Actual)
Applications close
23 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£72,940.00 - £87,736.00Annually (Actual)
Location
Sidcup
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
23 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£72,940–£87,736 Actual

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As advertised: “£72,940.00 - £87,736.00 Annually (Actual)”

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About the role

We are looking for an inspirational and forward-thinking leader with a passion for raising standards in Science and securing outstanding outcomes for students. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Science Department, driving excellence in teaching and learning, and contributing to the school's culture of continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious practitioner seeking to further develop their leadership career within a supportive and ambitious school environment. The role offers rewarding opportunities both within and beyond the classroom, enabling you to make a lasting impact on the educational experiences and life chances of young people. If you are a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated leader who is committed to educational excellence, we would be delighted to hear from you. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below. The golden hello will be paid in two instalments: £2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period and a further £2,500 after one year's continuous service. What can we offer you? The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities. We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme Access to Benenden Healthcare Free Flu Jabs Free Health Checks Access EarlyPay

Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses

Discounted gym membership CPD afternoons Access to Mental Health First Aiders Free parking on all our sites If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 0208 3005665 or via email to info@hurstmere.org.uk We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
assistant-principal-head-of-science
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
12 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
13 October 2026

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