Vice Principal-Quality of Education

Vice Principal: Quality of Education

Salary: Competitive, Commensurate with experience

Full time, Permanent.

John Roan School- United Learning:

The John Roan School has recently been rated as Good by Ofsted for its Quality of Education so now, as part of the school's journey from 'good to great', we are looking for someone who knows what great teaching and learning looks like and who cares passionately about all students being entitled to a great provision. If you are a Senior Leader who believes that all young people can and must work hard and contribute strongly in lessons and should love learning, this is the job for you. We want you to inspire our students and our staff, to share your ambition for them and to guide them to continuously improve their practice and perform to their very best. 

The school's approach to teaching and learning is guided by an understanding of the Science of Learning and specifically Rosenshine's principles, which teaching staff are trained on throughout the year. Weekly Deliberate Practice sessions as well as termly Twilight training are used as part of a thorough CPD entitlement for all staff as part of a genuine commitment to developing people at all levels to bring out the best in everyone.

The school is fortunate to be part of United Learning, benefiting from its centralised curriculum (which Head of Department adapt for our context) and Subject and Specialist Advisor Team, ensuring a level of support in both curriculum design and delivery for our students.

The Role:

We are looking to appoint a highly experienced and innovative Vice Principal: Quality of Education with the vision, experience, and energy to join a dynamic Senior Leadership Team in a school that is committed to great progress for all students. The successful candidate will provide a significant presence and impact through school leadership, and lead, motivate, and inspire students, staff, parents, and the wider community; also, ensure every student achieves ambitiously well and gains the knowledge and qualifications to succeed in life and at work. Specifically, in this role, the Vice Principal will work with a team of Assistant Principals to ensure that our curriculum is ambitious and designed to give all our students the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS and safeguarding checks

To Apply

Please apply online: www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk and visit the “Work with Us” page.

Closing date:  07th May 2024 at midnight

Shortlisting:    08th May 2024

Shortlisted candidates notified: 09th/ 10th May 2024

Interviews date: TBC

If you would like to speak or meet with the Principal and have a look around the school in advance of application, please contact tracey.arnold@thejohnroanschool.org.uk