Assistant Principal
Sawtry Village Academy
Sawtry, Cambridgeshire
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- Expired
- Salary:
- L11-15
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2019
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2019
Job overview
Sawtry Village Academy are looking to appoint an ambitious, hardworking and talented Assistant Principal, with a proven track record of success. This exciting opportunity will allow the post holder to lead students’ successes in both their academic achievement and all-round student experience. It will also involve the line management of a curriculum area and a “House” within the school’s vertical tutoring system. Applications from candidates with a subject expertise in physics or chemistry are particularly encouraged. A substantive part of the role will be the leadership of student experience at the Academy and candidates with an unwavering commitment to extending the boundaries of learning is a pre-requisite for this role. As a key member of the leadership team you would be responsible for the strategic direction of the school, have significant responsibilities and the opportunity to make a considerable impact on the future lives of our students.
The focus of the selection process will be upon getting the right person- with the appropriate track record, skills, commitment and ambition. This position would be suitable for those wishing to take a step up from middle management.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have a passionate and uncompromising commitment to pupil achievement;
• Be a believer in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success;
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
Our ideal candidate will have a commitment to and a belief in the CMAT core values:
• Achievement for All;
• Valuing People;
• A High Quality Learning Environment;
• The Pursuit of Excellence;
• Extending the Boundaries of Learning.
The Assistant Principal role is ideally suited to anyone aspiring to Principal/Head teacher positions. Specific responsibilities will be tailored to the needs of the academy and the skills of the successful candidate.
Sawtry Village Academy (SVA) was recently inspected by Ofsted which graded us GOOD across all measurable categories with an OUTSTANDING Post-16 provision. In 2017 and 2018 we were above average for student progress at KS4; KS5 progress in 2017 and 2018 has been in the top 10% nationally. Sawtry Village Academy, which is part of the successful and expanding Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), offers opportunities to become part of a team of staff who are making a real difference to the students they teach.
Our buildings are undergoing a long term programme of refurbishment which has commenced with the construction of a £3 million classroom block.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Simon Parsons (Vice Principal) (01487 830701 or sparsons@sawtryva.org). For application details visit ‘Our Vacancies’ within the ‘Contact Us’ section at www.sawtryva.org.
We encourage visits before interview and these can be arranged by contacting Amanda Jarvis PA to the Principal ajarvis@sawtryva.org
The closing date for applications is 31st January 2019
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th February 2019
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Sawtry Village Academy
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- Sawtry Village Academy
- Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon
- Cambridgeshire
- PE28 5TQ
- United Kingdom
Sawtry Village Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Cambridgeshire, serving students from the age of 11-18. The school, situated in Sawtry, Huntingdon, has over 900 students on record.
Sawtry Village Academy was awarded conversion to academy status in 2011 and joined the the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) in 2015. In February 2022, we announced a voluntary merger with the Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) and to mark the merger and the growth of the Trust, we announced a new name, Meridian Trust.
Headteacher
Simon Parsons
Values and vision
Sawtry Village Academy’s vision is for all students to achieve to the highest of their ability and to extend the boundaries of their learning and aims to provide a supportive and caring school environment for all students, their families and the local community. The school holds the following core values: “Achievement for all, valuing people, a high quality learning environment, the pursuit of excellence and extending the boundaries of learning.” The secondary school nurtures students to value their peers and celebrate each others success. Sawtry Village Academy wants to develop students as successful, confident, responsible and employable individuals who in turn will contribute positively to society as active and engaged citizens. Students are encouraged to get involved with extra-curricular activities to expand their experiences outside the classroom and learn new skills.
Ofsted
In September 2023, Sawtry Village Academy was inspected by Ofsted which graded us GOOD across all measurable categories with an OUTSTANDING Post-16 provision.
"The school is well led and managed. School staff are proud to work at Sawtry. They feel valued and motivated. The trust has a forensic understanding of the school. It has clear systems in place for supporting and challenging school leaders to ensure high standards for all pupils. A comprehensive programme of professional development opportunities is provided for staff. The parental community is overwhelmingly supportive of the school. One parent commented, ‘My child is thriving at Sawtry Village Academy and they are enjoying their time there."
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