VICE PRINCIPAL Standards and Quality of Education.

THOMAS MIDDLECOTT ACADEMY is now recruiting for a VICE PRINCIPAL Standards and Quality of Education. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Permanent, Full time Position. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

To support the Principal in ensuring Thomas Middlecott Academy provides the highest quality of education and that standards across the school exceed expectation and are embedded.

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• To assist the Principal, together with others members of the Senior Leadership Team, in providing effective leadership and management of the Academy. 
• Contribute to all aspects of Senior Leadership Team responsibilities.
• To provide strategic leadership for standards and Quality of Education.
• Assist the Principal to compellingly communicate the school’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel.
• Hold and articulate a clear Christian vision, founded on Christian values and moral purpose, focused on providing a world class education for their pupils they serve.
• Ensure that outstanding teaching and learning, based on a knowledge rich curriculum is the primary objective for all teachers.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to promote an orderly, caring learning environment for students and staff, and to work with staff, parents and the community to achieve this.
• Provide very effective systems and leadership of standards and quality assurance.
• Support the undertaking on completion of Academy performance data analysis.
• Promote actively and comply with the academies policy.
• Monitor and evaluate to the quality of education, UN standards of learning and achievement of all students including those supported through enhanced resources, in order to set and meet ambitious targets for improvement.

Who we are looking for

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• Proven success in a senior leadership role within a secondary educational setting
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidenced experience of quality assurance and holding teams to account
• Very strong track record of professional development
• Senior Leadership experience with evidence of successful systems management
• Experience of leading and motivating a team to improve standards and outcomes 
• Experience of secondary school curriculum planning
• Exemplary practitioner with a proven track record of securing good outcomes for students
• Ability to inspire, motivate, support and challenge staff, pupils and other key partners
• Excellent interpersonal and people-management skills

About our Academy

At Thomas Middlecott Academy we believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum with knowledge at its core. Our teachers are highly qualified subject experts who deliver lessons via our own version of fully guided instruction. We are research informed, and as such, we ensure that every lesson of every day counts.

We have unashamedly high expectations of out students. We will not let them down by offering them any less than the best schools in the country offer. Our students will leave us with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive in their next destinations.

At Thomas Middlecott, we operate a warm/strict philosophy. We are unapologetically strict when it comes to expectations; we are very clear about how things are done here- there are no grey areas at TMA . We value our relationships between staff and students, ensuring that barriers to learning are removed and that students feel safe and a sense of belonging.

Salary & Benefits

• *PAYSCALE L12 - L17: £61,882 - £69,969 FTE per annum
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses 
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button. 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.