Assistant Principal with responsibility for English Standards across the Trust
Discovery Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Expired
- Salary:
- L12 to L16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2019
Job overview
Principal: Mr R Kelsall
Required January 2020
Assistant Principal
With responsibility for English Standards across the Trust
L12 to L16
Relocation allowance £2,000
The Alpha Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal who will be based at the Discovery Academy, with responsibility to support standards of English across the Alpha Academies Trust. This is a unique opportunity to impact on standards, not only within the Discovery Academy, but to co-ordinate improvement across Trust academies. The role will be underpinned by a passion to take a key role in developing teaching and learning in the Discovery Academy.
The successful candidate will be experienced and will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of raising standards in English for the last 3 years. The successful candidate must be an excellent practitioner, able to lead by example and inspire others.
This is an exceptional opportunity. All academies within the Alpha Academies Trust are presently judged good by Ofsted and this appointment aims to strengthen further its school improvement offer. The Discovery Academy, where the role will be based, is a very popular and oversubscribed Academy in Stoke-on-Trent with outstanding facilities and a state-of-the-art learning environment. The Alpha Academies Trust seeks to develop the very best leaders. This role should attract ambitious leaders, who have a credible track record and want to take advantage of high quality professional development.
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
If you feel that the position is of an interest, you have the right experience and skills and are ready for fresh challenges, then we would love to hear from you. For an application form and recruitment pack please see our website, https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/ Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact The Recruitment Team to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 14th October 2019 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 21st October 2019.
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About Discovery Academy
Welcome to the The Discovery Academy where you will discover the inspiring educational opportunities available to our students. Our guiding principle is for every student to strive for excellence in everything they do. We believe that our students should receive a curriculum that is aspirational, relevant and engaging; equipping our students with the essential knowledge and skills for them to thrive in society.
Our ethos is formed on a positive behave culture where students see the value in themselves and each other, demonstrating respect and responsibility not only in the Academy but also within the community and wider environment. We also believe in developing students skills and experiences through our focus on ‘Character’, which includes the development of skills such as leadership, social and emotional skills as well as resilience. Our resilience curriculum specifically allows students to experience a unique package of opportunities that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
We are fortunate to have a vibrant £21 million modern building, providing a first class Teaching and Learning environment, where students of all abilities are inspired, to achieve and succeed. Inclusion is at the heart of our Academy, and our dedicated and professional staff, work tirelessly to ensure the very best outcomes for our students, whilst pastorally ensuring they are kept safe, feel valued and receive the best care.
I hope that you enjoy reading our prospectus, and I welcome you to visit our Academy, either on our Open Evening or during the school day, for you to see what The Discovery Academy has to offer.
Ms J Schofield
Principal
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