Assistant Principal
Tech City College
Islington
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2017
Job overview
Salary on the Management Scale and is dependent on individual experience
“In the very short time since the previous inspection, leaders and managers have significantly recovered the college position and have made productive changes leading to positive impact on the college quality of Teaching, learning and outcome for learners”! OFSTED – MAY 2017
High aspirations? Looking for an exciting new challenge? Then this could be the post for you;
Tech City College is an Aspirations Academies Post-16 STEM specialist College and we are committed to raising students’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they desire. Tech City is a small and friendly College with big ambitions. If you want to be part of the leadership team of a growing College, you would be joining us at a very exciting time.
Our aim is to educate and train the next generation of scientists, engineers, technicians, entrepreneurs and innovators. We are looking for highly motivated, aspirational leaders who will develop and lead on our journey to outstanding teaching and learning.
The ideal candidate will be a strong curriculum leader who is passionate and enthusiastic about working with the academic and support staff to ensure our students gain invaluable practical, professional and personal skills through our aspirational programmes as well as raising students’ standards to the highest academic levels. If you are a self-motivated, innovative and exceptional lead practitioner who has the necessary ambition and expertise to play a key part in the future success of the College; as well as successful experience whole school improvement actions, a proven ability to think strategically and to inspire and challenge others, then we would like to hear from you.
“All staff have a real determination and commitment to continue improving and developing the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, so that they support students to achieve their potential” OFSTED
We are driven by a desire, at the core of our mission, to get the best possible results for all of our students, no matter what their starting points or circumstances. This year Ofsted said “Students behaviour is exemplary, they are respectful of their peers and teachers with very good attendance and punctuality. The support for students is very good”.
In this post you would become part of a vibrant learning community which is part of the Aspirations Academies Trust that will offer you fantastic opportunities for career development, future promotions and for you to be able to make your mark. Tech City College are committed and passionate about developing our teachers and leaders of the future through our leadership incubator programme and as strategic partners with the Aspirations Teaching School Alliance this gives an opportunity for those with management aspirations to apply to become Specialist Leaders of Education. We would be delighted to show you around our Academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.
Application process:
Please telephone on 020 3301 3620 to arrange an appointment to look around the College or visit our website at www.techcity-aspirations.org to obtain an application form for this post.
Completed applications should be sent to Mrs D McSween, the Director of Operations at dmcsween@techcity-aspirations.org quoting the position in the email header. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for Applications: Monday 9th October 2017
Interviews to be held on Friday 13th October 2017
Tech City College as part of the Aspirations Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Tech City College
Tech City College is a co-educational further education college based in Islington in London for students aged 16-19.
Principal
Nasrin Farahani
Values and vision
Tech City College is dedicated to academic excellence and prides itself on what it considers to be exceptional standards of attitude, respect, dress and behaviour among its staff and students. It wishes to give those studying at the college the opportunity to develop their personal and professional skills through a wide range of project based learning with employers. It is hoped that these employers will coach and mentor them to enhance their learning, develop their work ethic and equip them with the skills and experience required to excel in a competitive employment market.
The college also prides itself on the fact it affords its students a genuine voice through an active student Parliament where students are involved in decision-making at the college and able to develop competencies in leadership and management.
Ofsted
“All staff have a real determination and commitment to continue improving and developing the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, so that they support students to achieve their potential. Leaders conduct regular lesson observations to identify best practice and areas for development among the staff team. They recognise and celebrate the improvements in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment that have taken place to date, and acknowledge that further improvements are required.”
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