Deputy Principal

Part of the Eastern MAT Email: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk Website: https://www.eastern-mat.co.uk/ Salary – Leadership Scale L5-9, £55,747 - £63,070 pa Permanent Full Time Part-time, flexible and job-share considered Our Story At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe every child deserves an excellent education, and that starts with exceptional staff. Upwell Academy is a vibrant, values-driven school at an exciting point in its journey. Following our recent positive Ofsted inspection, we are proud of the strong foundations we have established and are now focused on building further excellence for every child. Guided by our core values: Empower, Motivate, Achieve and Transform, we create a nurturing and ambitious environment where pupils and staff thrive. We work in close partnership with families and the wider community to ensure the very best outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with real momentum and play a key role in shaping its next chapter. Why Join Us? At EMAT, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people. We offer: A leadership team that listens and acts on feedback High-quality CPD and clear career progression pathways A highly skilled and collaborative staff team A strong culture of wellbeing, including employee assistance programmes Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities A Trust committed to inclusion, diversity and collaboration Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme The Opportunity We are seeking an ambitious and committed Deputy Principal to work in close partnership with the Principal to lead the next phase of school improvement at Upwell Academy. This is a pivotal leadership role with significant influence across the school. You will help drive high standards in teaching, learning and behaviour, while contributing strategically to the continued development of the school. The role includes a 0.5 teaching commitment, enabling you to remain closely connected to classroom practice while having dedicated time to lead, develop staff and drive improvement. As part of your responsibilities, you will take on the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of care and protection for all pupils. You will: Support and lead whole-school improvement priorities Develop and coach staff to improve teaching and learning Promote a culture of high expectations and inclusion Work collaboratively with families and the wider Trust Model excellent classroom practice About You You will be an inspirational and reflective leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will have: A degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Proven leadership experience within a school setting A strong track record of improving outcomes for all pupils Expertise in supporting pupils with a range of needs The ability to motivate and develop others Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A commitment to ongoing professional development A clear ambition to grow as a senior leader Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities. We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best. We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role. How to apply For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website for further information and to apply via the online application form. Closing date: 25 September 2026 Interview date: TBC Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.