Assistant Principal (Key Stage Leader)

Assistant Principal (Key Stage Leader)

L11 – L15

Appointment for September 2021

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the forward-looking and ambitious leadership team at Lincroft Academy. 

We are seeking to appoint two dynamic individuals, with real commitment and drive, to join the Senior Leadership Team in their pursuit of continual school improvement. Teamwork and communication are critical to the role: working closely with SLT; leading middle leaders, teaching and support staff on areas of focus; working with parents, outside agencies and the community. 

The appointed candidates will have proven track-records of raising standards and be able to demonstrate the impact of their current leadership role on school improvement.  Our aim is to move beyond being a good school and to develop an outstanding provision for our students, and these Assistant Principal roles will play an important part in this ambition.

The successful candidates will strategically lead and develop one of the key stages within the whole Academy vision. They will take responsibility for the behaviour, attitudes and personal development of all students in their key stage and ensure that students make good progress from their different starting points. Working with the Heads of Year in their key stage they will strategically lead the provision of a positive educational experience for students which includes memorable learning experiences and the development of key traits such as resilience and ambition.

As Assistant Principal, you will be required to meet the general requirements of the post, and those of a class teacher, as specified in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and Teachers’ Standards. In addition, you will be required to fulfil any reasonable expectations from the Academy Principal.  The post will require you to work in partnership with the Academy Principal, members of the Senior Leadership Team, governors, staff and students to ensure the continuous improvement and effective operation of the school.  

Lincroft Academy is committed to the continuous professional development of all staff, working in collaboration and sharing best practice.

Closing date: Friday 14th May 2021 at 3pm

Interview date:   Week commencing Monday 17th May 2021

For further information on the role and to obtain an application pack, please visit: www.lincroft.beds.sch.uk/vacancies  

Please return your application form and equality form to the HR Department: recruitment@saf.org.uk 

Sharnbrook Academy Federation reserves the right to either extend or reduce the vacancy window to that advertised depending on volume of applications received. We would therefore recommend early return of completed application forms to avoid disappointment.

Applications from agencies and personal CV’s will not be accepted.

Lincroft Academy is committed to celebrating the diversity of our people and communities and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  All applicants will be considered, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Lincroft Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.