Assistant Principal

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to develop as a leader in an exciting environment as our Academy grows. The role will be predominantly focused within the secondary phase where ensuring that the high standards and expectations already embedded in the primary phase are established within the secondary. As Assistant Principal, you will hold responsibility for key strategic areas within the secondary phase.

As Assistant Principal, you will need to be able to demonstrate leadership for Academy culture, ensuringthat the values and beliefs of the Academy are embedded and reflected in every day practiceWe are looking for a driven, experienced individual with high expectations who will:

• Value our children as individuals
• Be ambitious for all of our children’s outcomes both academic and beyond
• Will seize on the potential of all individuals and aide them to excel
• Be a strong leader in our community who is passionate about education

You will have a strong, clear vision for education and a track record for outstanding leadership. Rigorously ensuring the delivery of high quality teaching and learning. You will support us in establishing a healthy safe, caring environment where every child can reach their potential in a welcoming and strong community.

The post holder shall have the professional duties of an Assistant Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE’s School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and wider responsibilities relating to strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in consultation with the Principal.

Key Responsibilities

Full responsibilities are broken down by category, however key responsibilities include:

• To assist the Principal, together with other members of the Academy Leadership Team, in providing
• leadership and in managing the Academy.
• To provide strategic leadership for specified whole school initiatives.
• To monitor and support academic progress, attendance and behaviour of students in a specified phase of the Academy;
• To actively support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with.
• To support the Academy in securing exceptional education for all children and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in the Academy
• To take responsibility for teaching a class as set out in School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document as necessary

What we are looking for

You will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of school improvement, ideally with experience of working in a variety of schools including in inner-city, multi-cultural areas. As a calm and reflective leader, you will have the skills to build the capacity of our very able Leadership Team. A sound understanding of school improvement strategies is key, as well as the ability to manage change and motivate staff and the community towards the achievement of clear and inspirational goals.

We welcome applications from both experienced deputies and those wishing to take the next step in their career.

All members of our community are learners; our students are educated for life. Our staff are developed through teamwork, training and the opportunities that an innovative environment brings. The educational facilities are shared with local schools and local people. We provide lifelong learning.

Qualifications

Essential

• PGCE (or equivalent) – Qualified to Teach in the UK
• Evidence of recent, relevant professional development

Desirable

• NPQML or NPQSL
• Qualified to Masters degree level

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive teaching experience in secondary setting
• Leadership experience in a mixed, comprehensive school or academy
• Excellent teaching experience
• Proven record of success in raising student achievement
• Evidence of success at a senior or middle leadership level in developing whole
• academy/school strategy and vision (school improvement work)
• Experience and understanding of the academy/school planning, monitoring, review and evaluation process
• Experience of academy/school self evaluation
• Knowledge and understanding of recent educational initiatives and the legislative framework
• Understanding of what is required to secure effective teaching and
• learning to improve student performance in an inclusive environment
• Knowledge and experience of using ICT to develop teaching and learning
• Ability to use assessment data effectively to set targets and raise achievement
• Ability to provide appropriate challenge and support for students
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and an ability to maintain good discipline
• Understanding of the practical application of Equal Opportunities in an Academy context
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Relevant SENCO training and experience
• CP/safeguarding training and experience

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 22 November 2023

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Closing date:  22 November 2023