Assistant Principal - Student Support Services
Priestley College
Warrington, Cheshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale L10 to L13 (£49,199 to £52,930 pa) (i.e. the estimated pay award values for Sep-18)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Commencement of the 2018/19 academic year
- Apply by:
- 15 March 2018
Job overview
As part of the Challenge Academy Trust, a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country, Priestley College is seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Principal - Student Support Services to join our Senior Management Team.
Application Deadline: Thursday, 15th March 2018 (4.00 pm)
Interviews: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 21st, 22nd, or 23rd March 2018
We welcome informal visits from potential candidates to experience our learning environment, or for informal conversations prior to application.
The successful candidate will play an important part in the College's next stage of development, and will be responsible for leading on Student Support Services across the College.
We can offer:
- the opportunity to be part of a Senior Management Team who are committed to continuous improvement
- the opportunity to work with a highly motivated, experienced and committed teaching team
- a climate for learning that permeates the College and is built on mutual respect
- to work in a College 'renowned for its supportive and caring ethos, where every learner really does matter' (SFCA)
- a College that is centred in the local community, with strong support from Governors
- a commitment to support your Professional Development
- dedicated leadership and management time
- an impressive campus
- to be part of The Challenge Academy Trust, a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust - the first of its kind in the country
You will need to demonstrate:
- a genuine commitment and passion for students' education and welfare
- a reflective mindset and a strong commitment to learning
- high expectations, drive and determination
- strategic thinking and an ambitious vision
- an ability to respond positively to change
- personal credibility, from experience, achievements and integrity
A Job Description, Person Specification, Supplementary Information and Information for Applicants on how to apply are available at: http://www.priestley.ac.uk/job/assistant-principal-student-support-services/
Method of Application: Please download the Application Form to your pc, complete it along with a covering supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 is required outlining the ways in which you believe your experience, attributes and ambition make you suitable for the role. Your application should then be emailed to jobs@priestley.ac.uk, or post or hand in to the Personnel Office at the College.
If you would like to speak to someone about the post, or have any queries, please contact us on 01925 624460 or email jobs@priestley.ac.uk.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy standard pre-employment procedures, including applying for a Disclosure and Barring Service (police) check (or providing evidence of being registered for the DBS Update Service and providing their DBS Certificate) prior to taking up the post.
About Priestley College
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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