Job Introduction
Kindness / Communication / Ambition
Our vision is that all pupils Redwood Park Academy will be confident communicators, who are growing to be more independent, so that they are happy and healthy young adults who make positive contributions to their community
Assistant Principal
Permanent
Leadership Scale L10-L14
Redwood Park Academy is looking to recruit a committed, inspiring and forward-thinking Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal whole-school leadership role with strategic responsibility for Quality of Education and Curriculum Development.
This post offers the opportunity to shape and continually refine a bespoke SEN curriculum that is ambitious, personalised and meaningfully aligned to pupils’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Redwood Park Academy is a special school for approximately 165 pupils aged 11-16 years who have complex learning difficulties including autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and medical conditions.
We are a relational school community with high aspirations for every pupil. We value collaboration, reflective practice and strong partnerships with families and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of a bespoke curriculum aligned EHCP outcomes
- Developing and refining 14-16 curriculum pathways and accreditation provision
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of the curriculum on pupil outcomes
- Be a relational leader who empowers staff to achieve through development and coaching
- Lead and inspire staff to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and assessment
- Champion our vision and values
- Be prepared to support classes responsively and teach when needed
Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:
- Valuing Difference
- Effective Communication
- High Challenge & High Support to Empower
- Respect for All
- Solution-Focused Approaches
We believe that when relationship thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.
For more details, please visit our website Solent Academies Trust - Our Vacancies
If you have any questions at all, or wish to submit an application please email recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info
Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust application form.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 14th May 2026, 9am.
Interviews will be held on Friday 22nd May 2026.
Safer Recruitment
Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
