Assistant Principal - Achievement and Progress
Grace Academy Darlaston
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- L14-18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 11 July 2017
Job overview
Assistant Principal - Achievement and Progress
previous applicants should not re apply
An innovative and inspirational leader is needed to focus on achievement and progress.
This is a strategic post to focus on leading either our KS3 or KS4 development drive across the academy.
Grace Academy Darlaston, is a vibrant and improving secondary academy on the outskirts of Walsall rated by Ofsted as 'Good' in May 2017. We have approximately 725 students on roll across the Academy and are expanding rapidly. Following a period of under-achievement, our staff have worked exceedingly hard over the last few years which led to a substantial improvement in results which we expect to continue.
The academy is on an upward journey, if you consider yourself to be an Assistant Principal capable of helping us along that journey, you are more than welcome to pay us a visit to see our outstanding facilities first hand.
Responsibilities include the development of programmes to ensure that students make outstanding progress in the application of their studies together with the evaluation of the relevant curriculum and the impact this has on student attitude, behaviour and preparation for continued education.
You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards. Like us, you will believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education. Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour and moral purpose.
If you require an application pack please contact email gadrecruitment@graceacademy.org.uk or for any enquiries call Helen Allport on 0121 568 3300.
Please complete the application form and Equal Opportunities Form and send back to gadrecruitment@graceacademy.org.uk with a covering letter detailing your experience to date for this post.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th July 2017.
Informal visits available on request.
Our main website can be accessed at www.graceacademy.org.uk (select Darlaston site)
Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About Grace Academy Darlaston
- Grace Academy Darlaston
- Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 8QJ
- United Kingdom
Grace Academy Darlaston is a co-educational secondary school based in Wednesbury, near Walsall, for students aged 11-18.
Principal
Julie Anstey
Values and vision
Grace Academy has a Christian ethos based upon its five shared values of grace, respect, integrity, potential and excellence. As part of its vision to develop citizens who make a difference, the school engages students and staff in the work of a dedicated Ethos Team. The Ethos Team includes a dedicated member of the leadership team, youth workers and an RSE programme coordinator. They work together with key staff to help students develop a sense of identity, make wise and well-informed choices, live with aspiration, and understand and apply the school’s values.
Through the secondary school’s Business and Enterprise Specialism, it draws on the expertise of more than 62 business professionals from 16 local companies, who offer students workshops and advice to help improve their employability.
Ofsted report
"Leaders have set high expectations for staff, and for students behaviour and progress. As a result, academic standards are rising strongly."
Ofsted June 2017
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