Assistant Principal

MacIntyre Academies Trust opened its first academy, in Headington, Oxford in September 2014.  Endeavour Academy is an Academy School for children and young people with autism and associated severe Learning Difficulties aged from 9 to 19 years old.  MacIntyre Academies is sponsored by MacIntyre Charity, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Principal to join our Academy.

Reporting to the Principal you will further the aims of the school and support the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the vision of the school is communicated and clarified.

You will need to have an overview of major school issues through a wide ranging awareness and contact with staff, the students and their families/carers.

You will have Qualified Teacher Status, experience of working with children with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties as well as a proven track record of implementing the national curriculum for all or several key stages.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, local government pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing and full induction, training and career opportunities.

MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references.  Referees will be asked to assess suitability of candidates to work with vulnerable adults, children or young people and will be verbally verified.   MacIntyre Academies’ Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website and candidates will be asked about this as part of the recruitment process.