Principal
The St Leonards Academy
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers’ Leadership Pay Range L31-31: £85,826- £99,424 • A relocation package may be available for the successful candidate.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 April 2020
Job overview
Do you have a passion for teaching and the drive to improve outcomes for students?
We are seeking an inspirational, strategic leader to realise our vision for The St Leonards Academy; to achieve outstanding status and to improve the standards, achievements and aspirations of all its students.
About the Academy
Based in St Leonards on Sea, to the west of Hastings, East Sussex, The St Leonards Academy is a large coastal community secondary school with approximately 1500 students. It offers high quality modern facilities with state-of-the-art ICT provision, following a major capital redevelopment and extension programme in 2012. The academy has extensive grounds, large playing fields and excellent sports facilities. It also hosts a special facility for 18 young people with physical disabilities or severe autism. It is a popular school, full in each year group.
This is a fantastic time to join the academy. It retained its Good rating from Ofsted in 2017, its second Good judgement since opening as an academy in September 2011. This outcome was a well-deserved recognition of the continuing improvements that have been made to deliver the best possible outcomes for students. It has also been awarded TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) Ambassador school status. We are now seeking a Principal to build on these solid foundations. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to shape and lead the next stage in the development of the academy.
About the Trust
As the principal of St Leonards, you will be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, the fifth largest multi-academy Trust in the south east. We work collaboratively across our network of 15 infant, primary and secondary schools all rated Good and Outstanding, sharing ideas, insight and best practices to help our students and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. Close connection with our sponsor, the University of Brighton, allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and their pupils.
A great place to live and work
There is a strong community spirit in this diverse coastal community, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Stunning sea views, a long sandy shingle beach, numerous green parks and gardens, beautiful regency architecture, quirky fishermen’s cottages, a historic old town and affordable housing make Hastings and St Leonards a great place to live and work.
How to apply
Please refer to our candidate pack for more information about the role, the Academy and the Trust.
To view the candidate pack please visit the Trust website: https://careers.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=547
Before you apply, we encourage you to contact Mr John Smith, Executive Director of School Improvement, for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the academy by emailing: j.smith@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 19 April 2020
Selection and interview dates: Tbc
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best.
Attached documents
About The St Leonards Academy
- The St Leonards Academy
- Edinburgh Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea
- East Sussex
- TN38 8HH
- United Kingdom
Based in St Leonards on Sea, to the west of Hastings, East Sussex, The St Leonards Academy is a large coastal community secondary school with approximately 1500 students. It offers high-quality modern facilities with state-of-the-art ICT provision, following a major capital redevelopment and extension programme in 2012. The academy has extensive grounds, large playing fields and excellent sports facilities. It also hosts a special facility for 18 young people with physical disabilities or severe autism. It is a popular school, full in each year group.
In January 2017 the academy maintained a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, its second Good judgement since opening as an academy in September 2011. This outcome was a well-deserved recognition of the continuing improvements that have been made to deliver the best possible outcomes for students.
We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, a family of 15 infant, primary and secondary academies, located across Sussex. Enriched by the University of Brighton’s contribution, we want to ensure that the 7,700 pupils in our academies are inspired to meet their potential and develop a passion for life-long learning. We truly believe that education transforms lives. All of our academies are judged as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
We work collaboratively to help our students and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. By working together and sharing ideas, insights and best practice, our academies support each other to improve.
It is important to us that our academies have a positive impact on their communities and that students understand the role they can play in the wider world. We work to ensure that parents and carers are actively engaged in their child’s learning.
We value our staff, investing in their training and development at all stages of their careers.
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