Assistant Principal (Inclusion)

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual for the newly created post of Assistant Principal (Inclusion).

The successful candidate must firmly believe that every child, regardless of their circumstances, can achieve excellent outcomes.

To be successful, you will have:

• Ensured sustained positive outcomes for all children through consistently ‘great’ teaching
• Led the strategic development of ‘evidence-informed’, inclusive practices
• Coached and mentored colleagues across school, at different career stages, securing improved outcomes for all children, including those with high levels of educational need
• Contributed to multi-agency work leading to improved pupil outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About us

Sunnyside is a very special learning community with a committed team, supportive families, and fabulous children at its heart. As a team, we enjoy our work and participate wholeheartedly in the professional culture that pervades. We believe that our children and families need the very best staff to support them. We are committed to ongoing professional development, and all new staff participate in an induction programme. We are passionate about our school and support each other in our ambition to provide the best for every child, every day. 

As an academy, we work hard to meet the needs of all our children and are totally committed to the principles of inclusion. We are experienced in multi-agency work, and our dedicated staff team is focused on ensuring that every child receives the highest quality education and care.

If you are a current or aspiring leader who would like to work in a school where relationships are authentic, supportive, and respectful, then Sunnyside Primary Academy may just be the opportunity you are looking for. If you can visit our school, or wish to speak with the Executive Principal, we would encourage you to do so.

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 10 May 2024.

Interview date: 21 May 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.