Assistant Principal
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | c723ee16-cf32-44fd-b627-e239a60b46e2 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• A teaching qualification together with qualified teacher status (QTS) (C)
• Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment at primary (A/I/R)
• A good understanding of recent curriculum developments and initiatives in primary and their impact in the academy (A/I)
• An understanding of the use of data to assess and inform teaching and learning and target appropriate intervention (A/I)
• Experience of dynamic and successful team leadership at middle leader/senior leader level (A/I/R)
• Experience of leading and implementing strategies which have ensured high standards of pupil achievement (A/I)
• An excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
• A passion for learning (A/I) • Excellent organisational and personal management skills (A/I/R)
• Effective planning and teaching (A/I/R) • Effective behaviour/classroom management (A/I/R)
• An ability to demand high standards (A/I)
• An ability to work independently and be a team player (A/I/R)
• An ability to develop and support other staff to develop a variety of teaching strategies (A/I/R)
• An ability to enthuse and direct pupils and staff towards raising expectations and levels of achievement (A/I/R)
• An ability to meet deadlines (A/I/R)
• An understanding of self-evaluation (A/I) • Strong ICT skills (A/I)
• A commitment to both self and team development (A/I) • Ability to take the initiative (A/I)
• Ability to make difficult decisions and relay these effectively (A/I/R)
• Self-motivated (A/I) • Reliable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Resilient and determined to succeed (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
We are an exceptional academy who strive to constantly improve our practice and ensure that the quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; children’s personal development; and leadership and management; are shining examples of best practice. One of our key drivers is to address educational disadvantage by growing a movement of outstanding teachers and leaders.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• A teaching qualification together with qualified teacher status (QTS) (C)
• Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment at primary (A/I/R)
• A good understanding of recent curriculum developments and initiatives in primary and their impact in the academy (A/I)
• An understanding of the use of data to assess and inform teaching and learning and target appropriate intervention (A/I)
• Experience of dynamic and successful team leadership at middle leader/senior leader level (A/I/R)
• Experience of leading and implementing strategies which have ensured high standards of pupil achievement (A/I)
• An excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)
• A passion for learning (A/I) • Excellent organisational and personal management skills (A/I/R)
• Effective planning and teaching (A/I/R) • Effective behaviour/classroom management (A/I/R)
• An ability to demand high standards (A/I)
• An ability to work independently and be a team player (A/I/R)
• An ability to develop and support other staff to develop a variety of teaching strategies (A/I/R)
• An ability to enthuse and direct pupils and staff towards raising expectations and levels of achievement (A/I/R)
• An ability to meet deadlines (A/I/R)
• An understanding of self-evaluation (A/I) • Strong ICT skills (A/I)
• A commitment to both self and team development (A/I) • Ability to take the initiative (A/I)
• Ability to make difficult decisions and relay these effectively (A/I/R)
• Self-motivated (A/I) • Reliable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Resilient and determined to succeed (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
We are an exceptional academy who strive to constantly improve our practice and ensure that the quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; children’s personal development; and leadership and management; are shining examples of best practice. One of our key drivers is to address educational disadvantage by growing a movement of outstanding teachers and leaders.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.