Assistant Principal

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, innovative and ambitious strategic leader to join our senior leadership team and to support the college’s ongoing success. Candidates will be talented, articulate and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for young people in our school community.  We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives.

Areas of responsibility will be aligned to the strengths of the successful candidate.

The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be.  As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.

We offer:

• the opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive Senior Leadership Team;

• excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities;

• a high level of support for all new staff;

• the opportunity to work to your own initiative whilst receiving ample guidance and support;

• the opportunity to engage in high quality leadership coaching;

• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;

• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a proven track record of school improvement, at least at Middle Leadership level

• Have experience of leading teams and raising standards in teaching and learning

• Understand and be able to articulate how they have used effective self-evaluation to raise standards and levels of achievement

• Have experience of developing the work of colleagues at various professional stages

• Be able to show how they have used performance management and accountability systems to improve performance

• Have proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others

• Have an up to date knowledge of the emerging issues in school leadership

• Be a committed, highly-competent, reflective and resilient individual

• Have a sense of humour and good interpersonal and communication skills

• Be an excellent practitioner in the classroom

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream.   We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit http://www.thespirescollege.com/about/job-vacancies or contact Nadine Osborne, PA to the Principal via the email address: jobs@thespirescollege.com.

The closing date for applications is 3pm on Wednesday 28 April 2021.

Interviews to be held Thursday 6 and Friday 7 May 2021