Assistant Principal: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Fortis Trust

• Ref:KCC-F87-1-L
• Posted:01/10/2025
• Pay:Leadership Scale (L18-22)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:13/10/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 13th October 2025

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• Location: Bradfields Academy, Fortis Trust, Medway
• Salary: Leadership Scale (L18-22)
• Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about inclusive education, curriculum development, and raising academic standards for all learners.

As Assistant Principal: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience at Bradfields Academy. You will be responsible for leading on all aspects of curriculum, teaching and learning, and SEND provision, ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality, inclusive education. You will work closely with the Vice Principal: Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, the Principal, and the Executive Principal/CEO to drive continuous improvement and innovation across the academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of curriculum, teaching and learning, and SEND provision, including acting as SENDCO for the academy.
• Overseeing curriculum planning, assessment, and quality assurance to ensure high standards and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.
• Managing staff and resources within the curriculum and SEND teams, including Subject Leaders, Teaching Assistants, and the Transition Team.
• Leading on student transition, referrals, and work experience, ensuring smooth progression and suitable destinations for all learners.
• Supporting the development and delivery of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and Early Career Teacher (ECT) programmes.
• Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on academic standards and student progress.
• Developing and implementing academic policies, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Building strong relationships with students, staff, parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Leading and delivering staff training and professional development.
• Deputising for the Vice Principal as required.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial experience in a middle leadership role, with responsibility for SEND and/or curriculum, with a proven record of raising academic standards and improving outcomes.
• Experience of curriculum planning, assessment, quality assurance, and managing staff and resources.
• In-depth knowledge of SEND policy, provision, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Fortis Trust, with high expectations of self and others.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused approach.

Why Join Fortis Trust?

• Opportunities for further training, development, and career progression.
• Staff well-being package, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to be part of meaningful educational development
• A forward-thinking, supportive community of professionals
• We are an equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date

Closing Date: 13^th October 2025

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 13th October 2025

 Fortis Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check (Children & Vulnerable Adults) and satisfactory references will be required.

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lesley Harris
• Address:Bradfields Academy,
  Churchill Avenue,
  Chatham ,
  Chatham ,
  Kent,
  ME5 0LB
• Telephone: 01634 683990
• Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Fortis Trust Person Specification Assistant Principal Teaching Learning & Curriculum
• Assistant Principal Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Job Description