About this role
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Points 12-18 (£67,898 - £78,702 per annum)
Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027 (Please indicate in the application your earliest possible start date.)
This position is open to external and internal candidates. Secondment from current staff at Inspiration Trust can also be considered.
King Edward VII Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal at our thriving school. This is an opportunity to be part of a team on an exciting journey, who are dedicated to ensuring students develop the knowledge and character needed to lead great lives.
To achieve these aspirational goals, we must have excellent standards of behaviour. We are looking for a leader who shares that belief to join our Senior Leadership Team as an Assistant Principal responsible for behaviour.
The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of creating a truly academic school and embrace our school ethos of genuine mutual respect.
What You’ll Be Doing
To work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to lead the development of new ways of thinking about behaviour and safety across the school.To deliver the vision and achieve high aspirations for achievement and personal development of all pupils across the school.To lead on the analysis of performance data for areas within this remit and generate reports and commentaries as required for various stakeholders.
About You:
An outstanding Assistant Principal for behaviour is a visionary leader with strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture. You must exhibit strategic thinking to manage student conduct, effective conflict resolution skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to build, model, and maintain high standards of behaviour among students and staff.
You will be a highly effective coach and mentor, inspiring teachers to refine their practice through constructive feedback, professional development, and collaborative learning.
Above all, you must be passionate about education, relentlessly focused on improving outcomes for every pupil and empowering teachers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Essential:
An appropriate degree and Qualified Teacher StatusProven teacher, leader and educational strategist at appropriate phase levelProven experience of raising standards of behaviour through innovative and collaborative practiceSuccessful involvement in performance management, self-evaluation process / annual development planSuccessful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at a team, and preferably whole school levelProven practice in leading, motivating and supporting staff to achieve high standards
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification or working towardsDirect and successful experience of Ofsted inspection
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributionsHealth Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *Free parking at most sitesPersonalised CPD and development programmesA structured and specific induction programme.* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
King Edward VII Academy is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school with a rich and prestigious history. Thousands of students have walked the halls of this magnificent building, all in pursuit of the excellence that the academy continues to strive for today.
In October 2024, Ofsted rated King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form as Good overall, recognising the rapid positive changes across the school. Inspectors highlighted the academy’s ambition and high standards: "The school expects high standards of pupils’ work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear. Lessons are engaging and focused. Pupils learn well."
The report also praised the school’s curriculum and teaching: "The school’s curriculum is ambitious and ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access learning alongside their peers. The curriculum sets out what pupils will learn and the order in which it is taught. High-quality training and support from the Trust have led to precise teaching. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly. Staff are invested in the school and the community. They feel well supported by leaders who manage their workload with sensitivity. They want the very best for pupils and are proud to work at the school."
King Edward VII Academy is calm, orderly, and purposeful. Its culture is built around high expectations and consistent structures and routines, enabling teachers to focus on their subjects with expertise and passion.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
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Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Joanne Wiseman, PA to Principal ([email protected]).
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
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Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 18th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.