Assistant Principal - Behaviour and Pastoral

Edward Heneage Primary Academy is now recruiting for an Assistant Principal – Behaviour and Pastoral.

At Edward Heneage, we are determined to enable the best possible opportunities for our pupils to attain academic and social excellence.

Our skilled and committed staff work closely with parents/carers, governors and the Trust, upholding a culture of high expectations and a shared belief that the children can and will succeed.

Our aim is provide a world-class education to ensure that all pupils leave us with the skills, confidence and self-belief to propel them into the next stage of their lives.

Our staff work tirelessly to provide a curriculum that is not only engaging and challenging but offers a diverse range of learning opportunities and experiences. This is underpinned by a strong emphasis on the development of our pupils’ social, emotional, spiritual and moral values, which is intertwined throughout everyday learning.          

About the role

You will work with and support the Principal in key school leadership and management areas to secure and sustain excellence in the quality of education and consistently achieve high standards in pupil outcomes.

The role has particular responsibility for strategic lead in the development of behaviour, attendance and pastoral provision.

Full time – permanent role

Salary & Benefits

·       £44,305-£46,548 (L1-L3)

·       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

·       Benefits Platform – including discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more…

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD
• Experience of dealing with complex behaviours either as class teacher or as a leader
• Ability to teach across the primary age range
• Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching

It would be desirable to have:

• Experience of implementing strategies to promote inclusion
• Experience of working with children from a variety of backgrounds and/ or vulnerable groups of pupils
• Awareness of accelerated learning/intervention/monitoring programmes e.g. BSquared
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Recent experience of an OFSTED Inspection and its follow up

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 34 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 link to our website.

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.