Assistant Principal (Pastoral)
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
Nottingham
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- Expired
- Salary:
- L12-18
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2017
Job overview
Start Date January 2018
Salary L12-18
Contract Type Permanent and Full Time
Closing Date Tuesday 10th October 2017 at 9am
Interview Date Wednesday 18th October 2017
NUAST is a ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ Sixth Form secondary school in Nottingham City. We currently have 296 students on roll in years 10 to 13.
Our aim is to ensure that young people who are passionate about Science, Computing or Engineering have opportunities to realise their maximum potential with us. NUAST is a centre of Excellence in Science, Engineering and Computing/IT.
We have an exciting opportunity for a confident and dynamic leader who is as an outstanding classroom practitioner to join our ambitious and committed leadership team as an Assistant Principal (Pastoral). Applicants should have the drive, energy and commitment to lead our school community as we strive to become an outstanding school.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Designated Safeguarding Lead and coordinate the safeguarding network in school to ensure all young people are safe
• Strategic Leader of student behaviour and inclusion and line-leadership of the behaviour team
• Lead, advise and guide the HOYs/AHOYs/PSHCE/Pupil Welfare teams including the performance management and review of CPD needs
• To strategically lead on SMSC and promoting British Values to all our students
• Strategic leadership of attendance.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a proven record of leading innovation and raising standards
• Demonstrate success in, and a commitment to, securing continuous improvement
• Promote a passion for learning and show a drive to realise the potential of every learner
• Be able to lead by example as an outstanding teacher and creative thinker
• Be able to challenge and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We will offer:
• Support from a forward thinking and dynamic leadership team
• An opportunity to work with talented and committed staff
• Aspirational students who are keen to learn and participate in the life of the school
• A truly inclusive ethos and shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for every learner
• A committed Governing body and supportive parents
• Excellent support for your personal and professional development
• Future opportunities within the NOVA Trust.
About the School
The ethos at NUAST places student well-being an achievement at the very heart of our approach to learning.
NUAST is a friendly, thriving secondary school with a welcoming staff and bright, engaged students. It is a prospering, professional environment with a high standard of teaching and management. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search before employment.
About the Trust
The NOVA Education Trust is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust based in the East Midlands. Our Trust Group is committed to providing high quality education to all our students, regardless of their backgrounds. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal: achievement for every child. Our portfolio of schools covers both secondary and primary phases, working in a range of contexts.
We believe nothing is more important than making a difference to children.
To Apply
Please complete and return the application form along with a CV and covering letter, clearly demonstrating your suitability for this role via one of the following methods:
Email to: jobs@nuast.org
By post, for the attention of the Principal to the address below:
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
93 Abbey Street
Nottingham
NG7 2PL
Tel: 0115 859 2040
Wherever possible, please provide email addresses for your referees.
Visits to the academy are welcome and can be arranged by either telephoning the academy on 0115 8592040 or emailing the Principal bwhite@nuast.org
Attached documents
About Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
- Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
- 93 Abbey Street, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG7 2PL
- United Kingdom
NUAST is a centre of Excellence in Science, Engineering and Computing/IT. We are a specialist academy teaching students aged 11-19 years old. Our aim is to ensure that young people who are passionate about STEM have opportunities to realise their maximum potential with us. We currently have over 900 students. NUAST opened as a 14-19 school in 2014 and we took our first Year 7 cohort in September 2018. NUAST is well regarded within Nottinghamshire and is over-subscribed for entry.
In Years 10 and 11, all students at the £10 million academy study the core curriculum of Maths, Science and English and then select a pathway in Engineering or ICT where they study two or three GCSE equivalent qualifications.
The academy’s post-16 students select from a broad range of subject choices that offer both specialist STEM subjects as well as broader subject choices. These include a wide range of A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Engineering or Science and a Cambridge National Level 3 ICT/Computing Qualification plus A Level Computing. In addition, students are offered the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
The NUAST staff team is dedicated to ensuring that our strong and caring pastoral system encourages and supports our students to access the excellent specialised facilities and the unique opportunities available. NUAST has achieved excellent results and has firmly established a reputation for academic success.
Head Teacher
Dave Thompson
Values and vision
NUAST expects its students to work hard and conduct themselves as they would in a workplace. It prides itself on a strong academic approach, caring pastoral system and on providing the opportunity for students to develop employment-related and leadership skills.
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