Deputy Principal

As part of our continuous drive for improvement, we are looking to appoint an ambitious, creative and talented Senior Leader with a proven track record of success to the role of Deputy Principal. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated leader to inspire and motivate an established team. First and foremost, we are looking for a leader who is excited and passionate about joining our school and has extensive skills in strategic leadership, a proven track record in school improvement and is 100% committed to making a positive difference to both the pupils’ experience and their outcomes. 

We are looking for a dynamic Deputy Principal who is open-minded and wants to support and lead on improvements within the Academy. There will be opportunities to work with other academies across the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) and to participate and contribute to MAT-level strategies such as the Raising Attainment Board, Curriculum Board, Learning Board, and Learning Alliance. 

To be successful, you will have:

• Resilience and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced environment of change
• The ability to immerse yourself in the Greenwood Academies ethos of inclusivity, diversity and achievement for all
• A passionate and an uncompromising commitment to student achievement
• A track record of highly effective leadership and very positive outcomes
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Experience of converting vision into school improvement and transformation
• Evidence of school-to-school partnership working and impact
• An expectation that successful appointment will lead to challenging opportunities for further professional development within the Trust

You will be an innovative leader and manager, able to analyse and interpret data to support clear, strategic decisions. You should be an excellent classroom practitioner and be able to coach and mentor others to develop classroom practice. You will be able to demonstrate a great understanding of the KS2 curriculum and be dedicated to school improvement. You will be able to work in partnership with our pupils, parents, staff and the community. 

As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the strategic direction of particular areas of work and have significant responsibilities and the opportunity to make a considerable impact on the future lives of our pupils. GAT's vision is to inspire and ensure that every pupil thrives, makes excellent progress and succeeds, so our Deputy Principal will be a key figure in driving this at Dogsthorpe Academy. 

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to work alongside the Principal to continue to raise quality and standards within the academy, ensuring that all pupils reach their full potential. You will be an outstanding senior leader with a demonstrable commitment to helping all pupils achieve their best. With high expectations of behaviour, you will motivate staff and pupils through high-quality leadership and management.

About us

Part of the GAT, we are a junior academy situated in a diverse community in the north of Peterborough. We are led by our Principal, Julie Cranke, who aims to ensure that we deliver an exciting, innovative and creative curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils. All staff work hard to ensure that every pupil is supported and nurtured, helping them to develop the confidence and skills needed for the years ahead. In addition to the formal curriculum, pupils are also provided with a range of opportunities to follow their own interests and carry out individualised learning programmes.

In return

Being part of the GAT, you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

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Closing date: 3 July 2022.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.