Assistant Principal - Margaret Brearley School

Assistant Principal of Margaret Brearley School

Salary: L1-L13 £45,542 - £ 60,073pa depending on experience

Reports to: Executive Principal

About Whitefield Academy Trust

Whitefield Academy Trust, located in Waltham Forest, comprises of Joseph Clarke School; for children with a vision impairment and /or additional needs and Whitefield School; for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments.  

With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield School seeks to open up the world for pupils with SEND and fully prepare them for the next chapter of their education and lives.  The school, which is divided into three smaller schools, works to accurately meet the needs of every pupil so they make the progress that is right for them.  Our pupils are truly remarkable and make excellent progress during their time here which means working at Whitefield School is an incredibly rewarding and satisfying experience.

As part of Whitefield Academy Trust, the school benefits from being part of a dynamic, expert and specialist learning community.  Working together, we are able draw on the significant expertise of teams across the Trust to provide all our pupils with a high-quality and engaging school experience.

The Role

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Principal to work in partnership with the Vice Principal and the Principal, to ensure that pupils in Margaret Brearley continue to have every possible opportunity to enjoy school and to make outstanding progress

You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of an Assistant Principal as circumstances may require, and in accordance with the Trust’s policies and ethos under the direction of the Vice Principal. 

To support and secure the commitment of others to the vision, ethos and policies of the Trust and academy and promote high levels of achievement.

The Assistant Principal role will be key in developing positive working relationships with and between all pupils and staff in the academy, and act as a positive role model to staff, maintaining high professional standards and levels of care.

About You

• You will be a qualified teacher with 5 years or more successful experience in a leadership role.

• You will have a strong track record of proven ability as an excellent classroom teacher coupled with experience of leading an aspect of whole academy development.

• You will possess excellent organisational and planning skills, with a strong desire, energy and vision to build on the school’s outstanding achievements.

• You will be required to teach in Margaret Brearley School and act as an excellent role model for colleagues; monitoring and evaluating the quality of curriculum planning, teaching and learning, and track pupils progress through accurate assessment, recording and reporting across Margaret Brearley School.

• You will oversee the Evergreen Satellite class for pupils who access learning from home due to their medical needs. 

• Lead groups of staff in development activities and evaluate outcomes.

• Comply with and actively implement Trust policies regarding Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Behaviour Management.

• Work with all the Senior Leadership Team in implementing the Academy Development Plan

• Promote the Academy Trust ethos, attitudes and values in all aspects of work with pupils, colleagues support staff, parents/carers and visitors.

• Promote the academy and celebrate its success at every opportunity, and participate in training and the implementation of educational health care practises.

• Have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures and the Trust’s safeguarding policy.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and relevant SEN issues through INSET, wider professional development and research.

Why join Whitefield Academy Trust?

Just as we seek to give our pupils an outstanding school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Whitefield Academy Trust a rewarding and enjoyable experience.  Whatever their role, we are committed to supporting each team member and giving them every opportunity to progress their careers within our Trust.

As such, every member of our team benefits from our:

• Exceptional Continuous Professional Development programme; 

• Strong focus on staff welfare and wellbeing;

• Engagement forums which allow all team members the chance to be heard on matters relating to the running of the Trust and our schools;

• Excellent employment package including Training and Development, interest free loans for bicycle purchase, childcare voucher scheme, generous Local Government and Teacher Pension Scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and counselling.

Find out more

For an informal conversation about the role please make an appointment with - please contact Marize Lawson by emailing Jacqui Webb at j.webb@whitefield.waltham.sch.uk

To download an application form, visit www.whitefieldacademytrust.org.uk/jobs  or contact the Human Resources Department: Personnel@whitefield.waltham.sch.uk 

Closing date: 29th September 2021

Interview date: 11th October 2021

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.  

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.