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Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Blackburn with Darwen

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2017 or sooner
Apply by:
1 May 2017

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a high calibre, ambitious leader with the vision and expertise to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team. The role will initially focus on improving progress for students within Mathematics, alongside a whole School Senior role, focusing on one of: 

Teaching, Learning and Assessment; 

Behaviour, Safety and Welfare; 

Raising standards or the Leadership and Development of others. 

Securing the right person is our paramount objective. As such, there is flexibility in determining the specific responsibilities in order to tailor the post to the successful candidate’s strengths. 

We are looking for someone who:

 • is a highly competent strong leader who is a reflective and resilient individual 

 • has a sense of humour and good interpersonal skills 

 • has excellent communication skills who inspires others

 • has secured excellent outcomes both within their own classroom, across a team and ideally at a whole school level 

St Wilfrid’s is a popular and oversubscribed 11-18 Church of England Mark 2 Academy, committed to providing an excellent education, both academic and social, within a Christian context. It is located close to the Ribble Valley and has excellent road links with the M6, M61 and M65.    

We are:

  • an Academy where results exceed the national average 

 • highly resourced with purpose-built facilities 

 • a caring community where standards are high and students thrive 

 • an Academy driven by strong values with a Christian ethos which permeates all levels

 • forward thinking, yet hold tight to firm educational values which brings about examination success 

Full details are available on the Academy website, or by email from cholt@saintwilfrids.com. Alternatively, please contact the Academy office on 01254 604000 who can provide an application pack. For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the Academy Mrs C Holt (PA to the Principal).   Closing date: noon on Tuesday 2nd May 2017. Please note this is an extended deadline to cover the mixed holiday patterns over the Easter period. Potential applicants should note that a full DBS check will be carried out before an appointment can be confirmed. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake training in the Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures on appointment.

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About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

ABOUT ST WILFRID'S C OF E ACADEMY

St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy provides a faith-led education for 11 to 18 year olds serving the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen and parts of Pennine Lancashire. We seek to provide an excellent education based upon a strong Christian foundation, as we develop all who work, learn and serve in our community. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities. All in all, it is a wonderful place to work and learn. Visitors to St Wilfrid’s comment on the calm and purposeful environment, the friendly nature of our students and the welcoming nature of our staff.

We have a reputation for high academic standards. As a comprehensive school, we pride ourselves on providing teaching and learning which engages all students. The recent SIAMS inspector stated:

“Almost everyone describes the academy as being ‘one big family’ where all care for and help one another. This is understood to be the outworking of Christian values and teachings which underpin excellent behaviour and relationships. Students recognise in teachers a commitment to serve which for many is an aspect of their Christian faith. This prompts them to strive to provide the best and most supportive opportunities for all students. The result is exemplary academic and pastoral support which enables students to make good progress, attain excellent results and develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally (SMSC 2016).”

MISSION STATEMENT

“St Wilfrid’s Church of England Academy sees education as an integral  part of the mission of the Church to proclaim God as Creator, Christ as Redeemer and the Holy Spirit as Inspirer of all that is good in human living.  The main purpose of the school is to provide an excellent education, both academic and social, in a Christian context, to enable its students to grow up to take their full part as citizens of this world and the next.”

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