Assistant Principal of SEND and the Strategic Lead of the Additionally Resourced Provision - Beaumont Primary Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Beaumont Primary Academy.

Beaumont Primary Academy is committed to an ambitious, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child thrives. We seek an Assistant Principal for SEND and Strategic Lead of the ARP to drive excellence and strengthen provision, ensuring a high‑quality, progressive offer aligned with Trust priorities and national expectations.

Why Beaumont? 

At Beaumont, we’re proud to be a happy and successful school community where every child is recognised, celebrated, and supported as an individual. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we’re committed to helping them shine through a caring, nurturing environment that puts their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. 

Beaumont is a three-form entry primary school, offering 90 places in each year group from Reception to Year 6. We also have a 32-place nursery, with flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions to suit families’ needs. 

Our Additionally Resourced Provision forms one of many across Kirklees offering five strands of support (children with complex communication and interaction needs, SEMH needs, cognition & learning needs, sensory Impairments, and physical impairments), each providing support for children and young people in mainstream schools across Kirklees. Our ARP is for Social Emotional Mental Health.

We are looking for an Assistant Principal who:

• Has significant senior leadership experience with a demonstrable record of school improvement. 
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills. 
• Is committed to collaboration, equity, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement. 
• Has a thorough understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and current educational standards. 
• Provide strong, strategic leadership aligned with the Academy’s vision, values, and improvement priorities. 
• Lead and enhance the quality of teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development. 
• Support, coach, and develop staff through effective CPD, performance management, and professional collaboration. 
• Oversee day-to-day operational management, ensuring a safe, well-organised, and inclusive learning environment. 
• Work in partnership with families, staff, external agencies, and the wider community to raise standards and improve outcomes for all pupils. 

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive! 

What You’ll Get in Return: 

We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer: 

• Wellbeing Support – stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
• Generous Pension Scheme – for your future security.
• Flexi Days – two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
• Free Annual Flu Jab – because we care about your health.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – get fit and go green!
• Free Will Writing Service – because peace of mind matters.
• Personal Development – training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
• Supportive Leadership – you’ll never feel like just a number here.

If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Beaumont family. We can't wait to meet you! 

Apply today — and help us grow something amazing. 

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We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form. 

To apply for any of our roles:

Applications via MyNewTerm website only - Assistant Principal

• Please do not submit a CV or a Kirklees Council application form.

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