Assistant Principal
Lea Valley Academy
Enfield
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L15-19
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2019 or September 2019
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2019
Job overview
Lea Valley is an 11-19 academy with 1200 students on roll. A new Principal commenced in role in September 2018 and the academy is on a transformational journey; this is an exciting time to join our team and to be part of building a beacon of educational excellence.
We are looking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Principal who shares our belief in the highest standards of academic attainment in a comprehensive setting and who has the drive and experience to help lead the academy rapidly on its journey to outstanding. As Assistant Principal, they will be responsible for leading on a range of strategic responsibilities and may include monitoring of standards, tracking and analysis of results/data, behaviour management and achievement.
The successful candidate will:
Be an outstanding teacher and leader
Assist the Principal in the strategic direction and development of the academy
Have experience of prior successful leadership leading a faculty, pastoral team or a significant
whole school responsibility
Lead and manage staff with credibility and due diligence
Be committed to the academy’s ethos of high expectations and high aspirations
Possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the community we serve
Have the ability to develop the leadership skills of others
Have strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
They will have the opportunity to:
Play a significant role in the development of Lea Valley Academy
Be centrally involved in the overall leadership and management of the academy and will help establish a school culture that is both nurturing and ambitious
Join the Cedars Learning Trust and receive comprehensive CPD through the school and associated networks
If you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position where you enrich the lives of the students who attend Lea Valley Academy, then we want to hear from you.
For a candidate information pack and a confidential/informal discussion, please contact Mrs J Williams on 01992 704625 or pa@leavalleyacademy.org.uk. Visits to Lea Valley Academy are strongly encouraged and can be booked through Mrs J Williams. Please include a supporting statement with your application of no more than two pages of A4, outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences to date have prepared you effectively for the role of Assistant Principal at Lea Valley Academy.
Location : Enfield, North London
Reporting to : Principal (Day to day management overseen by Vice Principal)
Tour : Monday 11th February at 1.45pm or Thursday 14th February at 9.00am (please book)
Start Date : Easter 2019 or September 2019
Deadline : Friday 22nd February 2019 (9am)
Interview Date : 26th and 27th February 2019
Salary : L15-L19
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Lea Valley Academy
Lea Valley is a successful school that sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff and prides itself on making a difference to the lives of young people. We have an unwavering belief that by challenging ourselves and each other, we can be the best that we can be.
As recognised by Ofsted, Lea Valley is a ‘good school’, with the leadership praised for its continued determination to improve provision and outcomes and where all staff share the leaders’ vision and support the whole-school ethos.
That vision is to create an inspiring learning environment where every school member be it students or staff is able to reach their potential, strive for success and embrace the limitless opportunities on offer.
IQM have also awarded us Flagship School status following our work as leaders in developing inclusion best practice and commitment to classroom based research. Inclusion is deeply rooted at Lea Valley with all staff focused on improving teaching and learning.
We fully understand that each and every student’s needs and the way they learn is different and as such the bespoke support and opportunities they are provided with is second to none.
Our students continue to excel in academic subjects with many leaving us and going on to graduate from some of the best universities in the UK including University College London, Kings College London, Queen Mary and Manchester.
Our staff are integral to working towards our vision and ensure our values of aspiration, innovation and respect are lived out every day at Lea Valley. Together, we aspire to create an atmosphere where all our students are valued and supported as individuals, enabling them to grow into independent and confident learners and to achieve their potential.
Lea Valley strives to create a culture that encourages continual learning. We fervently believe in supporting the whole school workforce through providing CPD opportunities that are personalised, relevant and contribute to teaching and learning. Our training programmes empower staff to take control of their career progression.
The school embraces 21st Century pedagogy and innovation, realising that in a rapidly changing environment such as education, staff should have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in order to empower them to perform their roles competently and professionally.
Teaching benefits include:
· Laptop for every member of staff
· Each teacher provided with their own classroom with comfortable and adaptable learning spaces
· Excellent ICT facilities within classrooms and large multimedia rooms including an Apple Mac suite
· Extended staff opening hours
· A large library for teachers and students with a wide selection of resources
· Staff well-being programme that supports teachers in managing their workload whilst investing in their ongoing professional development.
· There is a timetable of mindfulness and sporting activities to help improve the well-being and mental health of colleagues.
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