What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an exceptional leader with the vision and commitment to shape our growing school throughout its formative years and beyond. We are looking for a leader who will create a culture of excellence and who shares the Trust's determination to bring out the best in young people.
The position is a great match for someone with the highest expectations, determination, resilience ,audacity and compassion in equal measure.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Principal and senior leadership team and will lead the strategic direction of the Inclusion and behaviour strategy, ensuring all students make exceptional progress throughout their time with us.The successful candidate will lead experienced and growing team, including both the SENCo and our pastoral team, to ensure that all students are well supported to fully access the curriculum and wider opportunities in school.
This role will also involve other aspects of whole school leadership, which may include welfare, safeguarding, attendance, rewards and co-curricular. The precise role is open to negotiation based on the strength and experience of the candidate appointed.
As with all members of the Senior Leadership Team, this role comes with responsibility for ensuring the smooth and effective running of the school on a day-to-day basis. As a significant member of the Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal works in partnership with the Principal in defining and articulating the vision and values for the School and then implements this through their actions. They are committed to securing United Learning's aim of 'Best in Everyone'.
What the school offers its staff
• A variety of discounted services from supporting your wellbeing, to a car lease scheme and access to Westfield Health
• Health Cash Plan and 24/7 access to a virtual GP with same day prescription
• Huge support and progression opportunities, part of the largest education trust in England
• A knowledge rich curriculum, built on 'powerful knowledge' and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC
• Collaborative planning with centralised shared units of work and resources, developed by Trust subject specialists.
• Excellent support from United Learning central team colleagues
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
• Disruption-free learning
• Highly visible/supportive senior leaders
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing 'no-stakes' instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop and grow
• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities– including NPQs and Trust Leadership Programmes
• Three extra inset days
• United Learning Pay Scale above the National Benchmarks
• 1 personal day a year - granted by the Principal
Commitment to safeguarding
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits.