Vice Principal
Colchester Academy
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- L16-20
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2019
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2019
Job overview
Culture, Character, Commitment, Currency
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking for a passionate Vice Principal to join its thriving leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to help shape and implement the vision that will raise standards across the school. Following the promotion of the current postholder to Headship, we are looking to appoint someone intent upon driving up standards, delivering excellent teaching and inspiring the same in others, and helping lead the school towards its next exciting phase of development.
Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and recently graded ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED (2018). This is an incredibly exciting time in our journey, as we are in the process of joining a local Academy Chain, South Suffolk Learning Trust (SSLT).
We have a vibrant and energetic team of teachers who are hugely committed to all of our students. Over 50% of our students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are hugely proud of the positive difference that we make here.
We are looking for a talented, tenacious and resilient leader, committed to the best outcomes for all students, you will be highly motivated, innovative and with attention to detail. The role is leading on ‘Standards’ across the Academy, and as sole Vice Principal it will mirror the role of Principal, providing the perfect preparation for Headship itself.
Colchester Academy and SSLT are committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.
For further information, job description and to apply please visit https://colchesteracademy.org.uk/our-school/work-for-us/.
To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full.
If you have any questions please contact Michelle Robinson, 01206 878878.
Closing date Thursday 24th January 2019 Midday
Interview date: 6th and 7th February 2019
Salary: Leadership Scale 16-20
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Colchester Academy
Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex and is graded 'GOOD' by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Colchester Academy first opened in September 2010 and boasts a state of the art building with modern design and a wealth of technology. We are now part of local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust and this is an incredibly exciting time for us.
Principal
Jenny Betts
Values and Vision
The Colchester Academy school vision is to provide “challenge for all” and to support students from all backgrounds to gain skills and experience to facilitate their future choices. It challenges students academically as well as providing a range of opportunities for them to receive a well-rounded learning experience. The "no child left behind" approach is particularly important to the school: education moves at a pace that allows every child to thrive and help is given to students who feel they are falling behind.
Ofsted
“Colchester Academy is a friendly and inclusive school. Pupils are happy and are safe. The majority of pupils meet the high expectations that leaders set. There is a supportive and caring culture in the school. Pupils appreciate the relationships that they develop with staff. Pupils learn to respect one another..”
To view our recent OFSTED report please click here. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136195
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