Assistant Head of School

Princes Risborough School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as an

Assistant Head of School

Full Time, Permanent

Start date - September 2026

Salary - Leadership Scale L12-16 (£67,898 to £75,049)
Closing date - Monday 20th April 2026 at 12 noon

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Head of School to join our team and who has a clear vision and strong leadership to build upon the schools’ achievements. The Assistant Head of School will be responsible for a number of aspects of whole school leadership.

We can offer you.

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

We are located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and offer a rich, positive and supportive learning environment with outstanding continuing professional development and career opportunities.

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Closing date - Monday 20th April 2026 at 12 noon

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.