Job Title: Associate Assistant Principal (Curriculum Lead)
Actual Annual Salary: £49,781 - £54,939 (CLF L1-L5)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Start Date: 1 September 2025
We are looking for a passionate and inspiring qualified Associate Assistant Principal (Curriculum Lead) to join our supportive and talented leadership team at Snowdon Village (Bristol Futures Academy.) We are a growing organisation, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.
Due to a change in the structure of the leadership team, an excited opportunity has arisen for an inspiring leader who, through leading by example, will promote high expectations and support the delivery of high attainment and pastoral care for all students at Snowdon Village.
Alongside the role of AAP, you will also be expected to lead on the English curriculum across the Academy as well as deliver English lessons within our Bristol Futures Curriculum. So, if you are an experienced Teacher with leadership experience seeking a step up into an Associate Assistant Principal opportunity within a specialist provision then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
About you:
You will be:
- a qualified teacher.
- have professional knowledge of what constitutes high quality and standards in teaching and learning.
- ability to write reports, keep accurate records and communicate effectively
- proven ability as an excellent classroom teacher
- experience of leading an aspect of whole school development
- ability to lead and manage a team.
- understanding of curriculum and assessment of pupil progress
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Snowdon Village:
Snowdon Village is a multi-site, cross-phase alternative provision that sits within the heart of the CLF. The Snowdon Village sites include The Nest, Engage, Bristol Futures Academy and City School.
Our primary aim is to meet the needs of children and young adults who have social, emotional and mental health issues by offering a suite of alternatives to mainstream school. Members of Snowdon Village may engage with the provision in a variety of ways, from long-term residential care to short-term, part-time alternatives which complement their existing school experience.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
- Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
- Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
- Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
- Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
- A collaborative culture which supports workload.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 25 April 2025 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 25 April 2025
• Interviews: 6 May 2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
