Assistant Principal

As part of Solent Academies Trust, Redwood Park Academy, is an ‘Outstanding School’ for pupils aged 11-16 years, with complex needs including learning difficulties and autism.

We are seeking to appoint a talented, dynamic and forward-thinking Assistant Principal for our exceptional school. You will be enthusiastic about challenge, have high expectations, lots of energy and committed to working with children with severe and complex learning difficulties, to ensure they achieve their very best.

You will be a dynamic an experienced leader, with a passion for providing the best education for our pupils. This role is an essential element of the leadership team and key to the future success of Redwood Park Academy.

By joining the Redwood Park Academy team, we offer you:

·        Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development

·        The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school

·        A happy, committed and supportive community

·        Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time

·        17.9% employer pension contribution

·        Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service

·        Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)

·        Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff

·        Free onsite parking

·        Increase of paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks

·        CPD opportunities to support Career development

·        Employee Referral Scheme

For more details please visit our website http://solent-trust.net

Please note that we will only accept applications on our Solent Academies Trust application form. Please include a personal statement with your application explaining how you meet the requirements of the job description along with the skills and qualities you would bring the role; email to: recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info.

Closing date is Friday 10th May 2024 at 9am.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 23rd May 2024

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.