Assistant Headteacher

JOB TITLE:                         Assistant Principal (Curriculum and Teaching & Learning)

BASE:                                   Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy

EMPLOYER:                        Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust

CONTRACT:                        Maternity Leave/ Secondment Opportunity

HOURS:                               32.5 hours per week (full time)

WEEKS PER YEAR:          52 weeks per year

GRADE / SALARY:            Leadership Range (L3-L7) £54,394 - £60,145

CLOSING DATE:                Mid-day 16th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE:            w/c 19th October 2026

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly driven, passionate Assistant Principal to support the Senior Leadership Team to achieve high-quality educational opportunities and outcomes for our children. Applications are welcomed from current and aspiring senior leaders and we are also open to supporting a secondment arrangement.

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust which has outcomes for children at the forefront of its vision. We have a vast amount of experience in supporting all children to make good progress and develop an interest in learning which lays a solid foundation for a happy, safe and successful future as well-rounded individuals.

Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to investing heavily in its staff. Our workforce is the jewel in our crown and the reason our children succeed. Our Workforce Charter has been carefully crafted in consultation with unions to ensure staff are equipped with both the professional development and personal support needed to excel in their role and develop their career. We are committed to improving well-being through the reduction of workload, well-being initiatives and creating a professional development offer that focuses much more on investment and support as opposed to the monitoring and management of performance. 

As an employer of choice, the Trust offers a competitive pay structure in line with national pay recommendations. In addition to this all our staff increment annually through the pay scale as part of our shift away from traditional performance management. In its place we have adopted a professional development initiative that is based on self-reflection and individual coaching

As a leader within the Trust, you will;

1. Be a skilled and experienced, outstanding classroom teacher
2. Be passionate about the trust’s vision for ethical leadership and be able to demonstrate confidence and commitment in upholding and promoting these principles as a leader
3. Have a keen interest in research to support a continually improving educational culture

Our school is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We welcome and support applications from individuals with protected characteristics. We value each other’s identity and we are committed to promoting opportunities for all by ensuring equity across the MAT.Together, we learn and grow by embracing multiple perspectives, experiences and cultures. Our differences are our strengths.

Accommodations will be provided upon request to support applicants with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. Flexible working will be considered if suitable to the role.

If you think you have the skills, knowledge and passion needed and would like to work in a busy, friendly environment where staff are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Discussions with the Principal (Tania Macpherson) and visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact Uzma Rashid (SLT PA) [phone removed] to arrange.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the online search is to further assess candidates’ suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address any issues identified from the search at interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.