Associate Assistant Principal
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2024 |
| Location: | Grantham , NG33 4NT |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAY20242552 |
Summary
Charles Read Academy is now recruiting for an Associate Assistant Principal. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Do you want to be part of a family team who are committed to working together to deliver opportunities for all in a rural setting that genuinely cherishes individuality and celebrates creativity?
About the role
We require, for an August 29th start, an inspirational Associate Assistant Principal who will play a pivotal role within the leadership team.
Working alongside the leadership team you will make a real impact, achieving outstanding outcomes for our pupils and ensuring as soon as possible that the area that you will lead within the Academy is recognised as outstanding.
Member of the Senior Leadership Team and work as part of the team, supporting all team members
Contribute to all aspects of Senior Leadership Team responsibilities.
Oversee the Raising Achievement Process, (RAP).
Work with the Senior Leadership Team to promote an orderly, caring learning environment for students and staff, and to work with staff, parents and the community to achieve this.
Lead highly effective systems and strategies that support all students to remain positively engaged in Academy life.
Participate in delivery of assemblies.
Develop links with governors, the David Ross Education Trust and neighbouring schools.
Deliver INSET and professional coaching when appropriate related to any area of responsibility.
Ensure the effective teaching of classes and individuals, so that teaching objectives are met and best use is made of available teaching time.
Contribute to the Trust-wide development of curriculum and resourcing for your subject.
See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.
Full Time Leadership Hours / Permanent
About Our Academy
The Charles Read Academy is in Corby Glen, Lincolnshire and it serves the villages between Stamford, Bourne and Grantham. In 2016, we were ranked one of the most improved secondary schools in the country in the performance tables and were proud to be judged 'good' by Ofsted in all areas in February 2022.
‘This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life. Pupils are proud of the school and want to do well. Behaviour in the school is excellent. The atmosphere in lessons is calm. Pupils and staff treat each other with mutual respect. Bullying is rare. Staff deal with it well.’ Ofsted.
We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.
We are very ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values of Confidence, Resilience, Ambition, Courage, and Aspiration we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all.
Our schools work as a team and achieve great things through these partnerships. Our subject specialists, our trust-wide intranet, a common curriculum and our online learning resources all help us share knowledge and expertise simplifying work processes allowing staff to focus on high quality teaching.
We value our staff highly, and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff. The leadership of the academy is determined to create an environment where teachers can carry out their core role of delivering excellent lessons. We have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer. If action is needed beyond the basic classroom routines the pastoral and senior teams take the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf.
In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals and as such we have
No unannounced observations
No lesson grading
Meeting and INSET day time for joint team planning
Two week half term in October
Continuing Professional Development and Support
We aim to bring out the best in you as well as in our students and we understand the importance of quality CPD. CRA offers a range of development opportunities, with both internal and external providers for staff at different stages in their career. We are responsive to staff needs supporting them with training and development so that they can deliver excellent teaching.
Being part of the David Ross Education Trust enables us to collaborate with a range of staff from across the trust both Primary and Secondary as well as accessing CPD from HMIs and Ofsted trained staff. We are always keen in developing all our staff in which ever career direction they wish to go.
Ours is a warm and compassionate community where students explore their creativity and discover their passions working alongside staff who are committed to enriching the lives of their students. We really believe that we are starting to do something really special for our students.
Salary & Benefits
L4 – L10, £50,807 – £58,958 FTE per annum
Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Someone who is an excellent teacher themselves, a great role model for colleagues and young people and ready to take the next step into senior leadership. Our Assistant Principal will be someone who can inspire, support and challenge others to achieve great things. They will be someone who works well as part of a team, as this is crucial, both in the school and the Trust context, but also be able to provide outstanding leadership and do so with confidence and integrity.
The successful candidate will have:
Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
Evidence of applying continued professional development.
Higher degree and/or professional qualification
Membership of a national professional organisation
Experience of working with Governors or trustees within a MAT context.
Very strong track record of professional development
Leadership experience with evidence of successful project / system management.
Must have an approachable and caring nature with a desire to offer a first-class education in a supportive and caring learning environment.
Model professional standards across all areas of work.
Exemplary practitioner with a proven track record of securing good outcomes for students
Ability to inspire, motivate, support and challenging staff, pupils and other key partners.
An in-depth knowledge of best practice in curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment for learning.
Up to date knowledge of what Ofsted are focusing on in relation to the curriculum.
Proven track record of providing effective support to staff so as to ensure quality first teaching and maintenance of good conduct and relationships.
Communication (written and verbal) including ability to explain clearly, negotiate, facilitate and resolve challenging issues.
Excellent interpersonal and people-management skills.
Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Do you want to be part of a family team who are committed to working together to deliver opportunities for all in a rural setting that genuinely cherishes individuality and celebrates creativity?
About the role
We require, for an August 29th start, an inspirational Associate Assistant Principal who will play a pivotal role within the leadership team.
Working alongside the leadership team you will make a real impact, achieving outstanding outcomes for our pupils and ensuring as soon as possible that the area that you will lead within the Academy is recognised as outstanding.
Member of the Senior Leadership Team and work as part of the team, supporting all team members
Contribute to all aspects of Senior Leadership Team responsibilities.
Oversee the Raising Achievement Process, (RAP).
Work with the Senior Leadership Team to promote an orderly, caring learning environment for students and staff, and to work with staff, parents and the community to achieve this.
Lead highly effective systems and strategies that support all students to remain positively engaged in Academy life.
Participate in delivery of assemblies.
Develop links with governors, the David Ross Education Trust and neighbouring schools.
Deliver INSET and professional coaching when appropriate related to any area of responsibility.
Ensure the effective teaching of classes and individuals, so that teaching objectives are met and best use is made of available teaching time.
Contribute to the Trust-wide development of curriculum and resourcing for your subject.
See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way.
Full Time Leadership Hours / Permanent
About Our Academy
The Charles Read Academy is in Corby Glen, Lincolnshire and it serves the villages between Stamford, Bourne and Grantham. In 2016, we were ranked one of the most improved secondary schools in the country in the performance tables and were proud to be judged 'good' by Ofsted in all areas in February 2022.
‘This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life. Pupils are proud of the school and want to do well. Behaviour in the school is excellent. The atmosphere in lessons is calm. Pupils and staff treat each other with mutual respect. Bullying is rare. Staff deal with it well.’ Ofsted.
We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.
We are very ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values of Confidence, Resilience, Ambition, Courage, and Aspiration we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all.
Our schools work as a team and achieve great things through these partnerships. Our subject specialists, our trust-wide intranet, a common curriculum and our online learning resources all help us share knowledge and expertise simplifying work processes allowing staff to focus on high quality teaching.
We value our staff highly, and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff. The leadership of the academy is determined to create an environment where teachers can carry out their core role of delivering excellent lessons. We have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer. If action is needed beyond the basic classroom routines the pastoral and senior teams take the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf.
In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals and as such we have
No unannounced observations
No lesson grading
Meeting and INSET day time for joint team planning
Two week half term in October
Continuing Professional Development and Support
We aim to bring out the best in you as well as in our students and we understand the importance of quality CPD. CRA offers a range of development opportunities, with both internal and external providers for staff at different stages in their career. We are responsive to staff needs supporting them with training and development so that they can deliver excellent teaching.
Being part of the David Ross Education Trust enables us to collaborate with a range of staff from across the trust both Primary and Secondary as well as accessing CPD from HMIs and Ofsted trained staff. We are always keen in developing all our staff in which ever career direction they wish to go.
Ours is a warm and compassionate community where students explore their creativity and discover their passions working alongside staff who are committed to enriching the lives of their students. We really believe that we are starting to do something really special for our students.
Salary & Benefits
L4 – L10, £50,807 – £58,958 FTE per annum
Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
Someone who is an excellent teacher themselves, a great role model for colleagues and young people and ready to take the next step into senior leadership. Our Assistant Principal will be someone who can inspire, support and challenge others to achieve great things. They will be someone who works well as part of a team, as this is crucial, both in the school and the Trust context, but also be able to provide outstanding leadership and do so with confidence and integrity.
The successful candidate will have:
Relevant Subject Degree at BA or above
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
Evidence of applying continued professional development.
Higher degree and/or professional qualification
Membership of a national professional organisation
Experience of working with Governors or trustees within a MAT context.
Very strong track record of professional development
Leadership experience with evidence of successful project / system management.
Must have an approachable and caring nature with a desire to offer a first-class education in a supportive and caring learning environment.
Model professional standards across all areas of work.
Exemplary practitioner with a proven track record of securing good outcomes for students
Ability to inspire, motivate, support and challenging staff, pupils and other key partners.
An in-depth knowledge of best practice in curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment for learning.
Up to date knowledge of what Ofsted are focusing on in relation to the curriculum.
Proven track record of providing effective support to staff so as to ensure quality first teaching and maintenance of good conduct and relationships.
Communication (written and verbal) including ability to explain clearly, negotiate, facilitate and resolve challenging issues.
Excellent interpersonal and people-management skills.
Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.