Assistant Principal 

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 12:00pm 

• Location: Knights Haberdashers, Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB
• Salary: Haberdashers' Trust South Leadership Scale L11-L17 (£76,284 - £86,697) inclusive of  Inner London Allowance for 32.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

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  We are seeking exceptional an Assistant Principal to join our Leadership Team at Haberdashers’ Knights Academy.

  This is an opportunity for ambitious, high-impact leaders who are ready to shape whole-school improvement and play a central role in driving standards, culture and outcomes. Rather than recruiting to a narrowly defined brief, we are looking for outstanding individuals whose strengths, expertise and leadership capacity will enhance and strengthen our senior team.

   As an Assistant Principal, you will contribute strategically and operationally to the leadership of the academy. You will lead with clarity, high expectations and integrity, ensuring consistency in systems, strong staff development and excellent outcomes for students. Your specific portfolio will be aligned to your experience and the evolving needs of the school, which may include achievement, teaching and learning, behaviour and culture, inclusion, attendance, curriculum, personal development or Sixth Form.

   We are looking for leaders who have a proven track record of impact, who combine strategic thinking with visible, hands-on leadership, and who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence. You will be values-driven, resilient and committed to building a culture where staff feel supported and students thrive.

   This role offers genuine scope and influence. We are looking for the right leader for our school, someone ready to make a significant contribution at senior level and help shape the next phase of our development.

  We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this job advert early if the position is filled. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

• To arrange a confidential discussion about this role, please email knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk,  completed applications should also be sent to knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk.

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