Assistant Principal
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | West Drayton, London |
| Area | North West London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Leadership |
| Salary | £80000 - £90000 per annum + D.O.E |
| Start Date | September |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | DA/AssistPrinc/WestD_1757507012 |
| Job Views | 76 |
- Description
Job Title: Assistant Principal Salary: Outer London Leadership Pay Scale (£80,000-£90,000) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Location: West Drayton
About the School
We are a specialist secondary school for students aged 11-19 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our mission is clear: to nurture resilience, respect, and a readiness for life beyond school. Every aspect of our provision-from our therapeutic interventions to our curriculum-supports the development of positive behaviour and attitudes.
The Role
As Assistant Principal, you will be the driving force behind embedding a positive behaviour culture across the school. You will:
- Lead on behaviour strategy and systems, ensuring high expectations are consistently applied and celebrated.
- Promote and model a restorative, relational approach that builds trust and accountability.
- Ensure that students' attitudes to learning are positive, fostering resilience, perseverance, and respect.
- Support the Principal in monitoring and improving standards of attendance, punctuality, and engagement.
- Coordinate staff training to strengthen behaviour management practices and promote a calm, purposeful learning environment.
- Collaborate closely with therapeutic teams to ensure students' social and emotional development underpins their academic success.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - this is highly desirable, though strong candidates with exceptional leadership experience will also be considered.
- Have proven success in leading behaviour and attitudes within a secondary or specialist setting.
- Believe deeply in the capacity of SEMH learners to thrive when given structure, high expectations, and empathy.
- Demonstrate resilience, consistency, and a solution-focused mindset in the face of challenge.
- Be able to inspire and coach staff, building a shared commitment to excellent behaviour practice.
- Show a relentless commitment to creating a safe, calm and respectful school climate where all students feel they belong.
Why Join Us?
- Lead in a modern, purpose-built SEMH school with outstanding facilities.
- Shape the behaviour and attitudes strategy that will define the school's success.
- Work with a passionate, supportive team committed to unlocking potential through consistency, care, and high expectations.
- Be part of a school culture that places character and personal development at the heart of its mission.
Application Process
Please the below to Deji Agbaje at Veritas London - Email: dagbaje@veritas-education.com
- A cover letter explaining your approach to behaviour leadership and culture-building.
- A current CV highlighting your leadership, qualifications, and behaviour management experience
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
