Assistant Principal (Personal Development, Equality & Diversity and One:One) - Full-time

Maritime Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-9999-206L
• Posted:04/03/2026
• Pay:Leadership Scale L13 - L17 - £69,596 - £76,772
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:22/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:26 March 2026

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Ready to take the next step into senior leadership?

We are delighted to announce a new opening for the role of Assistant Principal, with responsibility for Personal Development, Equality & Diversity, and our One-to-One Device Strategy, in our state-of-the-art academy.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across Personal Development and Equality & Diversity, while driving the continued development and impact of our One-to-One digital strategy. This includes oversight of device deployment, acceptable use, digital safeguarding, staff training, and monitoring of the programme’s impact on teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

As Assistant Principal you will work to develop an inclusive, tolerant and positive culture in the Academy that underpins excellent standards throughout, leading to the best possible outcomes for all students.

We welcome applications from experienced subject leaders who are ready to progress their careers and make a significant contribution at senior leadership level.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with us.

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.  From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition:  Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions. 

Next Steps

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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