Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of our school, leading whole‑school initiatives, and ensuring that high expectations and standards are upheld across the Academy. The successful candidate will become part of a driven and aspirational leadership team committed to creating a purposeful environment where teachers can teach and students can thrive. The specific area of responsibility will be determined based on the needs of the school and the strengths of the appointed candidate. Working closely with the Vice Principal, you will help to nurture a culture of continuous improvement and champion creative, forward‑thinking leadership that places learning at the heart of everything we do. You will also contribute to regular self‑review and monitoring processes to support ongoing development in all aspects of life at The Lowry Academy.
The Lowry Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. This responsibility necessitates a child protection policy and robust procedures. Each student’s welfare is of paramount importance.
Responsibilities
* Have a passion for recognising students and making them feel valued.
* Have a belief in our core values of Aspiration, Respect, Confidence, Creativity and Resilience.
* Set the highest expectations of behaviour and conduct.
* Be an outstanding and experienced leader and practitioner.
* Provide effective leadership in raising standards of behaviour and student welfare.
* Work collegiately to build on the behaviour and attendance strengths of The Lowry Academy.
* Motivate staff that are fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of the Lowry Academy both personally and professionally.
Employer Information
We are a caring yet ambitious academy at the heart of our local community. Our mission is to provide every student with the opportunity to strive for academic excellence while developing the interpersonal skills needed to make a positive contribution to society. We take pride in our calm, supportive environment, built on respectful relationships between staff and students. With a clear focus on delivering excellent academic standards for all, high‑quality teaching and learning sit firmly at the centre of everything we do.
By joining The Lowry Academy, you also become part of United Learning, a successful Multi‑Academy Trust. United Learning schools work closely together, achieving more collectively than any single school could alone. Our subject specialists, Group‑wide intranet, shared curriculum and online learning portal enable us to collaborate effectively, streamline processes and support staff in managing workload to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 5 INSET days per year plus 3 additional planning days each term, dedicated to development and planning
* Benefits of working in a multi‑academy trust and full access to ongoing CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Counselling and confidential helpline support
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