Associate Principal - National Learning Support
Focus Learning Trust
National
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2018
Job overview
Can be based at any of our 25 Focus school campuses nationally
Following a restructure, the Associate Principal National Learning Support role has been created to ensure the inclusion of all students, and to support the development of self-directed learning, pedagogy and learning support across the UK for students with SEND and those gifted and talented. This is a pivotal system leadership role for the organisation, as the post holder will be responsible for ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners in OneSchool UK from Year 3 to Year 13. You will be based at any of our campuses nationally, and willing to travel to our Head Office in Warwick and to other campuses when required.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of our National Principal Team, in developing and implementing an innovative and self-directed curriculum across the UK for students with SEND. As an experienced system leader, you will work collaboratively with school leaders, teachers and support staff in implementing standardised procedures for the support of students with SEND across the UK, whilst also identifying and leading on appropriate Professional Development Opportunities for staff and trustees. You will directly lead our high performing team of Regional Learning Support Leads to enable your strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the development of self-directed learning pedagogy and associated technologies, specifically aimed at students with learning support needs across our system.
- To ensure an innovative, self-directed, curriculum is planned, implemented and reviewed, for students who have SEND and those gifted and talented
- To be a leading self-directed learning practitioner, based at a campus to teach for approximately 6 lessons per fortnight
- Effective collaboration with the Regional and Associate Principals to continually develop the digital learning environment for students with SEND
- To actively work with the Regional Principal and Associate Principal team to strategically lead on interaction between school and home
- To develop national standardised procedures for identification, intervention, tracking and review for students with SEND, including those with an EHCP or in the process of applying.
- Proactively work on the development of leaders, teachers’ and students’ skills through campus visits, observation and feedback to leaders, teachers and students
- To successfully identify where additional support or training is required
- To develop and lead trustee training and frequent updates for the Learning Support Trustees at each campus
You will:
- Possess strong communication skills with the ability to effectively build, manage and maintain stakeholder relationships across our system of 23 schools
- Fully understand UK legislation linked to SEND, and be experienced in liaison with Local Authorities
- Have experience of designing curriculum for pupils with a range of SEND needs
- Have a proven and demonstrable record of highly successful classroom-based practice, particularly for students with SEND and those gifted and talented
- Have a good grasp of technology and its use in education
- Be able to plan ahead with a structured approach
- Have an approach to student progress that ensures each and every one is supported to fulfill their true potential
- Be a real team player with a pro-active and positive approach to teaching
We offer:
- An excellent working environment with good resources
- Supportive Trustees who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
- Dedicated and talented staff who are keen to build on our high standards
- Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
- The opportunity to enhance your educational experience with support for continued professional development
- A competitive salary
- Professional support from Focus Learning Trust, equivalent to 100 hours per academic year
Please visit our website for more information about Focus Schools; www.focus-school.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
We welcome visits to any of our Campuses prior to application. For a pre-application discussion or to arrange a visit, please telephone 0330 055 5600 or email flt.recruit@focus-school.com for an application pack.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 23rd November 2018
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 26th November 2018
All of our Focus Schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Attached documents
About Focus Learning Trust
- Focus Learning Trust
- Exchange Place, Poseidon Way, Warwick
- Warwickshire
- CV34 6BY
- United Kingdom
Who are we?
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
With over 20 years of experience in delivering innovative and challenging education to students of all abilities, we are committed to achieving the highest levels of teaching from our staff and academic potential from our students.
OneSchool is a dynamic, global high-achieving education provider which challenges learning norms and fosters a positive learning culture.
We develop critical thinkers who engage, not only in a variety of on-request learning experiences to facilitate collaborative problem solving but also leadership skills to see and lead with integrity through tomorrow’s challenges.
A shared language of learning underpins a culture in which learning is personalised and progress is measured and celebrated.
As an employer of choice, we continuously develop staff through the OneSchool Teacher Academy, which enables career pathways through global professional collaboration.
Calling creative and innovative teachers who want to take the challenge outside the norms of the traditional classroom...
Teacher Academy
OneSchool is making a significant contribution to career progression and professional development in independent education. Our focus is on recruiting, training and retaining, with innovations such as the Teacher Academy raising the bar in all areas. Teachers are drawn from both the state and independent sectors and the breadth of cultural and professional diversity is evident in the cross-section of staff from entirely diverse ethnic backgrounds and faiths.
We value and support our staff and work with NQT and NPQH schemes to ensure they get the status and qualifications they need and deserve. Of the 1,600 dedicated educational professionals employed globally, over 500 work in the UK in close cooperation, sharing best practice, professional learning opportunities and resources.
The development of learning and teaching in OneSchool campuses, including the use of the fully inclusive classroom, a differentiated curriculum and the pursuit of the self-directed learning pathway, has created an opportunity for the creative and innovative teachers who want to take the challenge outside the norms of the traditional classroom.
As a result, we are experiencing high job satisfaction and excellent student outcomes.
Located centrally in the Midlands, the Teacher Academy space encourages questioning, discussion, enquiry and reflection that builds a culture of professional development.
Educators all over the world recognise the need for continuous growth and professional development and the value of doing this as a community of learners. Teachers throughout the network complete regular Assignments – like those they prepare for their students – that will support and deepen their professional practice and understanding, promote collaboration, and develop a rich pool of shared professional resources.
OneSchool Global UK offer 100 hours of CPD per year which includes inset days, targeted professional development and Teacher Academy Programmes and enables our teachers to:
- Experience self-directed learning in a 21st Century professional learning environment
- Work collaboratively as part of a team on a common area of interest
- Test new ideas to improve student learning, progress and attainment
- Develop personal and professional competencies, linking, where possible, to performance management targets
- Have opportunity to develop an area for enquiry/action research
- Actively support and contribute to the realisation of the OneSchool Global Vision for Learning
Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission is to ensure that our students develop the understanding, skills, knowledge and attitudes that enable them to fulfil their potential and contribute to their community and the community at large.
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
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