Assistant Head of College (Assistant Principal)
The Leigh UTC
Kent, Dartford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2024
Job overview
A fantastic leadership opportunity within our highly successful academy has arisen. The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly effective leader to take on the role of Assistant Principal at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy; the appointed candidate will play a huge part in accelerating the development of the school through its next phase. The appointed candidate will demonstrate real ambition to improve the life chances of the students at The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy.
The Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy is oversubscribed and having recently increased admissions, the scope of this role is significant. Reporting directly to the Vice Principal, you will receive encouragement, support and guidance not only to develop the academy, but also your own career within the Trust.
This role will help establish a culture where students have high aspirations, the determination to succeed, and opportunities to make exceptional progress. It is an opportunity to effectively promote the educational vision of The Leigh UTC and make it a reality for some of our most disadvantaged students.
The UTC aims to appoint the right person for the team; the overarching responsibility allocated for this position will be determined by the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are:
- An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within their own subject
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
- Energetic and have a can-do attitude
- Confident and has strong career aspirations
- Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the academy
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Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Linda Evans (Office Manager) via linda.evans@theleighutc.org.uk. Visits will be offered in April and will be hosted by Mr Kevin Watson (Principal). Please ensure you offer Linda a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Linda Evans in the first instance.
Advert closing date: Thursday 18th April 2024
Shortlisting date: Friday 19th April 2024
Interview date: Monday 29th April 2024
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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About The Leigh UTC
At The Leigh UTC, we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration for staff, we provide a respectful working environment and we encourage innovation from every member of our team. Our Principal, Governors, teaching and support staff believe wholeheartedly in creating opportunities for lifelong success for our young people and believe that exam success is just one aspect in achieving this. We deliver amazing experiences for students whilst not compromising on outcomes. Our teamwork allows us to be greater than the sum of our parts - join us to achieve more than you thought possible.
Curriculum is king and we do things a little differently to other schools or colleges because we believe the most effective way to educate our students is to make our learning more hands-on. With the International Baccalaureate Middle Years programme (MYP) at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A-levels, T-levels and the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) at KS5, our ambitious curriculum offer caters for choice, leading the vast majority of students into STEM-related careers or courses.
Principal
Mr Kevin Watson
Values
- Removing barriers and providing opportunities to achieve academic excellence for all.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Creating successful, independent and respectful young adults with high levels of integrity.
- Developing resilience throughout all members of the organisation.
- Community focused and outward facing.
- Continuous improvement and innovation.
Vision
Leigh Academies Trust is a non-profit making charitable company limited by guarantee, based in Dartford, Kent. The Trust exists to support and assist schools to build upon their existing strengths and to help them achieve rapid educational transformation. It has significant experience in running schools, and today includes both sponsored academies and schools which have chosen to convert to Academy status.
The Trust was formed in 2008 with the linking of the Leigh Technology Academy and Longfield Academy under one governing body. It encompasses 9,000 students between the ages of 3 and 19 in 13 primary, secondary and special academies.
Please view the Trusts Vision: https://vision2030.org.uk/
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