Associate Assistant Principal

From the advert

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

About this Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy for an enthusiastic and inspirational Associate Assistant Principal to lead on furthering our journey towards excellence. The successful candidate will be working alongside Assistant Principals and SLT to help plan strategy, manage complex change and inspire colleagues and learners to achieve excellent results. They will demonstrate a proven track record of positive impact in whole school initiatives with significant experience of leading others to successful outcomes. Specific responsibilities will be aligned with the successful candidate’s skills and experience

We are looking for ambitious, talented and aspirational leaders who are highly motivated, forward-thinking and creative in their approach to further develop our established Senior Leadership Team.

Through this role you will be able to add excellence and experience by honing your skills in areas such as delivering positive outcomes for learners, engaging successfully with external stakeholders and building networks of excellence within Summit Learning Trust and further afield. In this role you will have strategic responsibility for a designated brief with the scope to develop this area alongside the executive leadership team.

You will be joining a dynamic team that has significantly improved results for our learners and is seeking the right candidate to accelerate this journey. Professional development and support will be provided through the innovative Summit Learning Trust Professional Learning Institute and the wide range of opportunities and expertise across our flourishing Multi Academy Trust family.

About Our Academy

Ninestiles, an Academy, is proud to be recognised as the TES Inclusive School of the Year 2025, celebrating our commitment to creating a welcoming, diverse, and high-achieving environment for all learners.

Following our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, we were praised for taking effective action to maintain the high standards previously identified, reaffirming our status as a ‘Good’ school. Inspectors highlighted that our learners thrive both socially and academically, showing genuine respect for others’ differences—a reflection of our inclusive ethos and high aspirations.

Our pastoral care is a cornerstone of our success, with highly effective support systems and a staff team that holds consistently high expectations for every learner. At Ninestiles, we focus on securing strong academic outcomes and on preparing learners to become active, responsible citizens.

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed by our collaborative leadership team and colleagues across Summit Learning Trust to offer breadth and balance. Learners benefit from a wide range of subjects at Key Stage 3, laying the foundation for informed choices at Key Stage 4, where options are tailored to their interests and abilities.

Beyond the classroom, our vibrant enrichment programme is a real strength of the school. With over 70 clubs and activities—including sport, music, art, drama, and debating—students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop new skills.

Join us at Ninestiles and be part of a school where inclusion, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand

• A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development with high quality CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.
• The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact NinestilesHR@summitlearningtrust .org.uk.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.