Assistant Principal
Orchard Primary Academy
Kirklees
- Expired
- Salary:
- L4-L8
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 5 December 2016
Job overview
Orchard Primary Academy is at the heart of the community in Chickenley, Dewsbury. We have fabulous children, who want to do well, alongside hard working, excellent teachers who are determined to ensure they succeed. The quality of teaching, behaviour and attitudes to learning are continually improving which is enabling us to give our children the best possible start. By working in partnership with our parents we will continue to move on our journey to good and on to outstanding.
As Assistant Principal you will be a key member of our staff who will help to ensure we have high quality provision for our children.
It is imperative that you have:
- High expectations of the children's academic and pastoral attainment
- An ability to focus on challenging the children, engaging their interest so they are able to enjoy and achieve at school
- The ability to build excellent relationships with our parents so we are able to work in partnership with them
- The ability to contribute to an ethos of mutual respect where children are able to work and play cooperatively
- The ability to help our children grown in confidence and develop enquiring minds.
Vision
- To provide high quality education for all children
- To have high aspirations for all, enabling everyone to develop to their best
- To work cooperatively together so all are able to achieve
- To enhance the life chances of all the children in our care
- To work closely with the local community in order to meet the needs of the children and parent
- To work with parents as partners in their child's education
Ethos
At Orchard we believe that every child is an individual with their own strengths and areas they can achieve well, helping to build their self-esteem. All are capable of achieving their best if they are given the right support and high quality education. By developing a skilled team, of both teachers and support staff, we will be able to provide the ideal environment for our children to develop to their full potential.
It is essential we work in close partnership with parents, helping them to support their children effectively at school. Every child's success will be celebrated within our school and it is up to us to ensure that the children have a strong sense of pride in what they achieve. We believe that every child should be able to enjoy and achieve in their learning as every second counts in a child's education.
How to apply
To apply please download the application form attached to the advert and send completed to:
recruitment@orchardprimaryacademy.org
Apply by 9am Monday 5th December 2016
Interview Date Friday 9th December 2016
Attached documents
About Orchard Primary Academy
- Orchard Primary Academy
- Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury
- West Yorkshire
- WF12 8QT
- United Kingdom
Orchard Primary Academy – Background and Vision
Background
In October 2015, Orchard Primary Academy replaced Chickenley Community Junior, Infant and Nursery School, with a new co-educational Academy on the same site. The Academy has great potential but, currently, faces many challenges: all aspects of the academy are improving; but, achievement, is simply not yet good enough.
We have recruited excellent teachers and the quality of teaching, behaviour and attitudes and learning are showing very positive green shoots. The previous school was in special measures and must and will improve quickly and effectively. The staff are highly committed to achieving the best for our children, as quickly as possible.
Sponsorship
South Pennine Academies Trust is the sponsor and works in partnership to raise levels of attainment and aspirations of all students. As sponsor, South Pennine Academies Trust is very well placed to create a unique institution characterised by high achievement and success. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence and has a solid track record of partnership working with employers, universities and local schools.
The benefits that South Pennine Academies Trust brings are immense, adding their expertise and ideas as well as opening up life-enhancing opportunities to all in Orchard Primary Academy.
The key to the Academy's success will be the development of a shared vision, effective and transformational leadership and management, robust partnership arrangements, high quality and focused teaching which guarantees students learning and success. This all needs to be achieved amongst a strong and cohesive staff body.
Students at Orchard Primary Academy will show good manners, work hard and be honest at all times. They will learn, share and succeed, together.
The Trust
The Executive Principal from Moor End Academy (rated ‘Outstanding’ twice by Ofsted), has been working with the Academy in a supportive capacity, since Spring 2014. During special measures HMI commented on this relationship,
‘leadership is rapidly improving’….; ‘The challenge and support from Moor End Academy have provided significant impetus and drive to the recent improvements seen in the school. Additional leadership support and oversight have ensured that the school knows what it needs to do to improve and has provided targeted support when necessary’.
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