Job Description

• Do you feel stifled by the mainstream system?
• Are you an exceptional, creative individual who really wants to make a difference every day to the lives of the most vulnerable children?
• Do you want to be driven by a sense of moral purpose rather than data?
• Do you want high quality professional development and support?
• Do you want to support small classes where getting to know the children really well is a priority and a pleasure?
• Do you want to improve pupils\xe2\x80\x99 behaviour, education and opportunity to succeed?
• Do you want to work with highly supportive colleagues who share your values and ethos?
• Do you want to work in an organisation that supports career progression and has opportunities beyond your own school?
• Do you want to be involved in educational research and development?

If the answer to all these questions is yes, then why not come and work for an organisation who truly believes that there is another way!

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the school\xe2\x80\x99s Senior Leadership Team to take responsibility for Teaching and Learning across the school.

The Assistant Principal will develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives as well as developing high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning. They will lead a subject area across Springwell Learning Community Lincolnshire, including quality assurance.

They will support and line manage Teachers, HLTAs and Teaching Assistants.

We are dedicated to developing a diverse, relevant and engaging curriculum, delivered through learning experiences built around the individual needs of our children and young people.

If you are interested in transforming the lives and opportunities of young people with SEMH needs, we will be very interested to hear from you.

To apply for this position and further details about Springwell Alternative Academies please visit our website:

Closing Date for Applications: 23:57 5th Oct 2023
Interview Date: TBC

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education". All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online presence check.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Lincolnshire County Council