Principal
Sawston Village College
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with a large Group 6 school
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 10 June 2018
Job overview
Sawston Village College is a high-achieving, successful 11-16 academy with a deep-rooted tradition of innovation in teaching and learning, outstanding pupil behaviour and inclusive values. Formed in 1930 as the first of the village colleges inspired by educational pioneer Henry Morris, we remain true to our original mission to transform local communities by motivating and engaging learners of all ages and all abilities. Situated just outside the beautiful city of Cambridge, we offer first class professional development opportunities to our staff and a supporting, stimulating and friendly environment in which to teach.
We are very proud of our success, which has been achieved through the combined efforts of a dedicated and talented group of pupils, staff and governors, a shared and ambitious vision and excellent leadership at all levels of our learning community. As well as celebrating success, we are continually striving for further improvement, with our pupils’ needs and well-being at the heart of our work.
Sawston Village College is one of four secondary schools within the Anglian Learning group and a founding member of the Trust which was established to create a strong community of highly successful schools committed to making a difference to the lives of young people by offering an outstanding education to all. The Trust now also has a growing Primary Hub currently consisting of three primary schools within Cambridgeshire.
The Vacancy
The vacancy arises following the promotion of the current Principal, Jonathan Culpin, to the role of CEO of Anglian Learning. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative Principal, committed to continual improvement, who will build on our outstanding track record and lead the College into the next exciting stage of its development. Candidates should have a strong track record of success as either a Deputy or Principal, with passion, enthusiasm and a vision for the future of the College – and the leadership and management skills to deliver it. We can offer you a rewarding future in an inspiring and supportive environment, a dedicated and talented staff team and engaging group of pupils.
Application
To make an application, please complete our application form, together with a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to be successful in this role. For more information, please download the Principal’s Application Pack and an application form from www.sawstonvc.org/staff-and-governors/vacancies . Send your application to Kathryn Oliver, Director of HR, at koliver@anglianlearning.org .
Closing date: Monday 11 June 2018 at noon
Interviews: Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 June 2018
Anglian Learning and Sawston Village College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Sawston Village College
- Sawston Village College
- New Road, Sawston, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB22 3BP
- United Kingdom
We are a very welcoming and highly successful school, one in which all staff are valued and all contribute to our strong caring ethos. Pupils are at the centre of all that we do but we can only succeed when all professionals work together, collaboratively and supportively, to ensure a positive, safe and calm learning environment in which all pupils can thrive. We ensure our staff have the resources, development and opportunities to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. Staff wellbeing is vital to our success and we consider workload and the working environment very carefully.
Sawston Village College is an inclusive, comprehensive 11-16 academy, set on a picturesque open campus, a few miles south of the culturally iconic and aspirational city of Cambridge. It was the first purpose-built Village College in England and we are proud of the fact that it is still heralded as a model for community education and remains true to Henry Morris’ founding principles. Many members of the local community visit each week to participate in learning, sporting or leisure activities. We are also proud to be a founding member of the Anglian Learning Trust, a family of like-minded schools serving over 5500 pupils from ages 3-19 in this region. The Trust affords us opportunities to learn from each other, prosper from outstanding leadership development and build strong professional networks to achieve ambitious objectives.
Our focus is the achievement and wellbeing of our 1169 pupils within a school culture based on community, ambition, respect and endeavour. In 2022, the College achieved above national averages at all levels including 63% gaining grade 5+ in English and Maths, 44% at grade 7 or above across all subjects and a progress score of +0.4. In 2019, we were in the highest quintile for all measures. Pupils secure their preferred post-16 pathway having achieved grades significantly well above average. Academic success, of course, is only one measure and, as an Artsmark accredited school, we are equally proud of our extensive extra-curricular offer as well as our aim to help all pupils leave with confidence, enriched experiences and hope for the future. Our code of conduct demands that our pupils also understand and appreciate the need for kindness, humility, politeness and good grace.
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