Assistant Principal
North Cambridge Academy
Cambridgeshire
- £56,795 - £62,562 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 11- 15 £56,795 to £62,562
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2023
Job overview
North Cambridge Academy
Assistant Principal L11 to L15
To start September 2023
We are looking to appoint an ambitious, hardworking, and talented Senior Leader with a proven track record of success, to the role of Assistant Principal.
The successful candidate(s) will have:
· A passionate and uncompromising commitment to student achievement.
· A track record of highly effective leadership and very positive outcomes.
· Excellent leadership and people management skills.
· Experience of converting vision into school improvement and transformation.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the strategic direction of particular areas of work, have significant responsibilities and the opportunity to make a considerable impact on the future lives of our students. Specific responsibilities will be tailored to the needs of the Academy and the skills of the successful candidate.
North Cambridge Academy (NCA) is a small but growing school where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances. NCA is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted with ‘Outstanding’ leadership. North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of the community where every child is known, valued and supported.
Benefits of working for us include:
Free on-site parking
Eyecare vouchers
Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
Free tea and coffee making facilities
Generous sick pay and annual leave
Our Academy is part of the Meridian Trust, a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 30th January.
Interviews (over two days) will take place on Wednesday 8th February and Thursday 9th February.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
Please take note that we do not accept cv's.
Attached documents
About North Cambridge Academy
- North Cambridge Academy
- Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB4 2JF
- United Kingdom
North Cambridge Academy joined the Meridian Trust in 2013 and has been an important part of a successful cluster of local academies with shared values, a track record of success, and a wide network of support and expertise.
North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of its’ diverse community where every child is known, valued and supported.
Reasons to choose North Cambridge Academy:
· We provide an excellent academic, creative and sporting curriculum
· We are a friendly and supportive school community
· We have a world class learning environment
· We recognise all students as independent learners and leaders
· We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with parents and the local community
· We work to build each student's character and personal endeavour
· We have outstanding teachers committed to helping each student reach their full potential.
North Cambridge Academy is proud of the positive progress our students make, which is consistently in the top 25% of schools nationally and when taking into account the context of our community is in the top 5% of schools nationally. North Cambridge Academy is a small but growing school of 720 pupils where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances. NCA is graded 'Good' by Ofsted with outstanding leadership.
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented people who:
· Believe in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success
· Are committed to the pursuit of excellence
· Are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively
Ofsted: The full report into North Cambridge Academy can be found here.
Please see below to watch a series of short films. Teachers and support staff share their experiences of working at North Cambridge Academy, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust.
More information on Meridian Trust can be found here.
Please contact Cecilia Fortuna, HR Officer, on CFortuna@northcambridgeacademy.org if you would like further information about the current vacancies at North Cambridge Academy
Jane Driver - Principal
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