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Assistant Principal - Full-time

Chatham Grammar, Chatham

  • Ref:MED887-5429-143L
  • Posted:22/04/2026
  • Pay:£65,766.00 - £76,241.00 Annually (FTE)
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:07/05/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 11/5/26

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We are seeking an inspirational and strategic Assistant Principal (Inclusion) to join our ambitious and supportive leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader who is passionate about inclusion, SEND, safeguarding, and equity, and who is committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of need or background, can access a high-quality education and thrive.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and reflective leader with a strong track record of impact in inclusion and SEND provision. You will lead on Special Educational Needs, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour support, and targeted interventions, ensuring that systems are robust, compliant, and highly effective in meeting the needs of all learners, including those with EHCPs, LAC, EAL, and other vulnerable groups.

You will champion a fully inclusive ethos across the academy, closing attainment gaps and removing barriers to learning through high-quality pastoral care, evidence-informed interventions, and strong multi-agency working. A key part of your role will be to develop staff expertise, ensuring teaching and support staff are confident and well-equipped to meet diverse learner needs.

Working within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, you will play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive culture of high expectations, positive behaviour, and strong relationships. You will ensure safeguarding practice is exemplary and that all statutory requirements are met, while promoting student wellbeing, resilience, and independence.

Working within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the character, wellbeing, and wider development of students, ensuring they are fully prepared for future success in education, employment, and life.

How to Apply

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted.

Applications must be made via the MyNewTerm portal https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137389/EDV-2026-CG-17437

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust, and therefore, we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

Tours are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting recruitment@ukat.org 

Information about the school

The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust-wide supportive learning environment characterised by open management and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down-to-earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search once as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment will use Google.com to conduct each search, and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:UKAT Recruitment Team
  • Address:Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH
  • Telephone: 01634 851262
  • Email: recruitment@ukat.org
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.