Principal
Brompton Academy
Kent
- £88,595 - £102,706 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2022
Job overview
The University of Kent Academies Trust (UKAT) is seeking a dynamic, charismatic, forward-thinking, compassionate leader, who has the energy, resilience, intellectual capacity, and determination, to lead Brompton Academy as Principal.
We are looking for an existing Headteacher, Principal, Head of School or Operational Principal or a previous Headteacher/Principal with recent experience. Alternatively, you are a very experienced Vice Principal with a wide and complex portfolio across all areas of headship. If you are driven, motivated and creative, with a genuine love for transforming lives through education, then we want to hear from you.
Our new Principal will be someone who:
- Fully recognises the link between culture, aspirations, curriculum and outcomes
- Is passionate about culturally enriching our students
- Clearly knows what excellent teaching and learning looks like
- Understands the importance of firm pastoral structures and approaches
- Can build on the expertise and experience we already have in our staff
- Recognises the value of empowering others to build a positive culture
Yes, we seek someone who truly shares our moral mission to educate and who can inspire and engage our stakeholders.
This post will require a resilient individual who relishes a challenge and is not adverse to taking risks. The post holder will also be a key member of the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team.
Both Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar have strong staff teams who want to be positively led and motivated. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive learning environment characterised by open, pragmatic leadership and management, secure in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of colleagues, and our University sponsor.
Both academies’ last Ofsted inspections were rated good. Overall, we have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people in this socially and economically deprived area.
GET TO KNOW US
Candidates will have the following opportunities to get to know us a little more before applying. To book one of our getting to know us opportunities, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone on 01634 852341.
- On-site visits to the academy are encouraged and are available during the day, week commencing 20 June and 27 June.
- Philip Storey, CEO, is proud to share his vision for this role via a virtual meeting at 5pm on Friday 1 July 2022. This session will end in a Q&A session and candidates will be able to submit specific questions in advance.
- Candidates may request a 1:1 virtual meeting with the CEO.
- Please also explore our website: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk and www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/about-us
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should be made after reading the job description, person specification and supplementary information pack and you will use the application form to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.
Please pay particular attention to the document titled Applicant Information as we have asked you to supply specific responses as part of your overall application.
We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.
Deadline for applications: Monday 4 July 2022 at 10:00am
We anticipate interviews being undertaken before the end of term. Candidates will be required to attend for a full day for each stage and the full selection process will be two stages.
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Brompton Academy
Brompton Academy, part of the University of Kent Academies Trust is a successful, innovative forward thinking and oversubscribed learning community for students’ aged 11 – 19 years. Learning is dynamic, intensive and motivating and is pioneered by an excellent team of support staff and teachers. We value all our staff and, as such you can expect to work in a supportive and dynamic environment and enjoy the benefits of ongoing professional development, and importantly, opportunities for career progression are at the cutting edge of educational practice.
What we offer:
Working at Brompton Academy comes with a wide range of benefits, underpinned by our commitment to professional development and looking after the health and wellbeing of our staff team.
We offer a range of excellent benefits and incentives:
- Excellent cutting edge teaching facilities
- Apple iPad and Mac Book*
- Established professional development programme
- Assistance with accommodation or relocation package available (£500max)
- Links to the University of Kent to enhance your own career development
- Recruitment incentive payments*
- Exclusive savings, discounts and offers through 'My Work/Life Solutions'
*Subject to terms of employment
Our commitment to keeping our staff well includes benefits such as:
- Free Benenden Health Cover (employee cover only)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme (MBSR)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- BA Booster Programme – Healthy Minds and Bodies
Where is Brompton Academy?
Set within the Garden of England, Brompton Academy is located adjacent to the Great Lines Heritage Park, which are Medway's most prominent green spaces with over 70 hectares of open space. The location of the Academy provides excellent transport links by rail to London (with the option of a high-speed service) and its main airports and is less than an hour from the main channel ports giving easy access to mainland Europe. Gillingham railway station is just a 10-15 minute walk away. The Academy also has excellent transport links by road from the M2/A2 (and has free car parking!).
Within close proximity of the Academy, there are a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Just five minutes by car brings you to Historic Dockyard Chatham, one of Britain’s leading maritime heritage destinations where you can explore galleries and museums and enjoy a multitude of festivals and events throughout the year. The Dockside Outlet centre sports over 40 great retailers if you are interested in some retail therapy, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, gyms, hotels and a newly built Odeon Cinema.
The local area boasts great sporting facilities and the nearby Medway Park (5 minute walk) is an established sports centre with three indoor swimming pools, gym, fitness centre, sports hall and squash courts. Our Lead Sponsor, the University of Kent also offers a professional Sports Therapy Clinic at Medway Park and offers discounted rates to any BA staff.
For those that might be interested in discovering a bit more about the local area we are very fortunate to have some beautiful landmarks close by and would encourage you to visit the historical town of Rochester, home of Charles Dickens where you will find museums, stunning historic buildings including the 800+ year old Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral together with a wide range of hotels and restaurants, bars, tea shops and a buzzing night life. Or you might want to visit the more rural and quiet tranquil river village of Upnor where you will find Upnor Castle located on the west bank of the River Medway in Kent.
The location of the Academy also provides a wide range of housing options, so whether you are an NQT or an experienced teacher, looking for your first property, moving up the property ladder or relocating to the area, there is a varied selection of properties to suit your needs. We would be happy to assist you in providing useful information and contacts if you are looking to relocate to the area.
With all of this so close to the Academy, there really is a lot on offer for working at Brompton Academy.
See for yourself and come and visit us if you are interested in joining us!
Opportunities at Brompton Academy
We are always on the lookout for new staff who have vision and professionalism and want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people.
You may be an NQT, an experienced teacher, someone considering returning to teaching or someone looking to qualify and train as a teacher - we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in joining us, please send your CV to recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk
The University of Kent Academies Trust and Brompton Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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