Assistant Principal - SENCO

This is a permanent, all year-round vacancy We are looking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Principal to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely exceptional school. Our Assistant Principal will drive the highest of standards across the school.

We are looking for someone with sky-high expectations of what all children can achieve, regardless of barriers; someone who believes, as we do, that all children are entitled to access the full richness of a broad and academic curriculum, and will thrive if given appropriate support to access and succeed in that curriculum.

Experience will not be a determining factor in securing this role. The successful candidate will grow with our school: we will develop you, providing one-to-one support, coaching and access to an extensive training network.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A well-qualified, highly motivated middle or senior leader with experience of effecting change and one who aligns with our school values
• An innovative and excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success, able to engage and inspire KS3 and KS4 students
• Committed to inspiring excellence across the school with the aim of securing outstanding outcomes and progress for all groups of students
• Committed to the development and leadership of programmes that widen the school experience for all students, facilitate social mobility and fair access
• Able to achieve high levels of investment by all students, staff and families
• Dynamic and enthusiastic, with excellent interpersonal skills that enable positive relationships with stakeholders and the wider community
• A strong leader, able to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower individuals and teams
• Outward looking with a collaborative approach to school development

We can offer you

• An exciting school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
• An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership.
• A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team.
• Excellent care and support for all staff.
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff.
• Enthusiastic students, willing to learn
• A comprehensive programme of support and training will be made available to the successful applicant.

More information about the school can be found on our website

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in Southwest and Southeast England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

Benefits:

We believe in valuing our staff, and one of the ways we can do that is by offering a range of benefits to our staff:

• Car Purchase Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Reward Gateway Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Pension Scheme

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.