Assistant Principal - SEND & EAL
Fulwood Academy
Lancashire
- £65,010 - £75,419 per year
- New
- Salary:
- L10 - L16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 13 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 17 November 2025
Job overview
The Trustees of Fulwood Academy seek to appoint an Assistant Principal with responsibility for SEND & EAL.
In 2023: our Ofsted inspection recognised us as “Good” in all areas,you will join a fabulous team of staff and pupils and a happy school community. We are a forward-thinking, inclusive secondary school committed to excellence for every learner.
We Care, We Challenge, We Commitare at the heart of all we do, and you will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwood’s journey to be an Outstanding school.
The Assistant Principal (SEND & EAL)will play a strategic and operational leadership role in ensuring that the school provides an inclusive, ambitious, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive, regardless of background, need, or starting point.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record of successful teaching.
- A proven record of successful leadership and inclusion strategy, experience in raising attainment for a diverse range of pupils and the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils alike.
- A strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive pedagogy, or a clear commitment to developing expertise in this area.
- Experience leading reading improvement strategies, including reading age intervention and EAL.
- Commitment to holistic pupil development including Careers, PSHE, SMSC and enrichment.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A commitment to professional development and a passion for improving outcomes for all pupils.
- If you are an ambitious and motivated teacher or leader—whether from a Primary or Secondary background—with a proven track record of leading whole-school improvement, we would love to hear from you.
- A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community with a commitment to staff well-being
- A strong, supportive, knowlegable, caring, challenging and committed Senior Leadership team
- An environment focused on raising standards
- Outstanding facilities to support Teaching and Learning
- A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
- A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
- A strong behaviour system that supports Teaching and Learning
- The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
- Opportunities for career development
Application Process:
please contact Philippa Ward, PA to SLT: p.ward@fulwoodacademy.co.uk / 01772 719060
lease contact Philippa Wardto make these arrangements.
Closing date: 9.00am Monday 17th November
Interview date: Wednesday 3rd December
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About Fulwood Academy
Fulwood Academy opened on 1st September 2009 replacing Fulwood High School and Arts College, an established and successful 11-16 Secondary School situated in North Preston. In June 2023 Ofsted rated Fulwood Academy as "Good" in all areas, in the report they said:
- Leaders have established an inclusive culture at the school where every pupil is valued.
- Pupils are calm, polite and they benefit from the positive relationships that they have with staff.
- Staff value the support they receive from leaders. They are proud to be part of the school.
The Academy’s sponsor is Charles Dunstone, founder of Carphone Warehouse. His support for the Academy will ensure that pupils and staff benefit from ‘cutting edge’ technology to support learning. His vision for the Academy is outlined in the enclosed prospectus and documentation.
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