Assistant Principal – Student Support
Richard Huish College
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- £45,500 - £50,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2017
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader to take overall responsibility for the diverse range of strategic and operational activities of the student support function. This is an extremely exciting time for Huish as we prepare for the next stage in our growth and development. The demographic trends of the surrounding area indicate an increase in 16-19 student numbers well ahead of the national picture. Along with ‘garden town’ status and an ambitious strategy for building development, the population and infrastructure of Taunton will drive Huish on a journey towards its place as one of the biggest and most diverse Sixth Form Colleges in the country.
At Huish we have a well-established set of values focused on working to ensure that all students achieve beyond their expectations through our provision of a broad holistic educational experience. With a diverse curriculum - including A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and Higher Education - supporting all our students to achieve this ambition provides significant challenge. The successful candidate for this position will be joining a very experienced and able senior leadership team who share and place high value on the collective benefits of working collaboratively to meet this challenge.
Closing Date: Noon on 16th October 2017
Interview dates: 30th and 31st October 2017
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About Richard Huish College
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Richard Huish College is a Sixth Form College situated in Taunton, the County town of Somerset. Huish prides itself on its academic excellence and strong reputation across Somerset and the Southwest, it is more than a Sixth Form College, it is a place where students can expand their horizons and develop their futures. Huish is also one of the best Sixth Form Colleges in the country, with strong outcomes and a long history of ‘adding value’ to students.
Huish has over 2,500 students studying A Levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, Apprenticeships and professional qualifications (up to Level 7). Huish is proud to have established and be part of the Richard Huish Education Group, working collaboratively with a local 11-16 academy and five primary schools. All students are supported by a strong ethos of personal attention and support, helping students to achieve the best results they are capable of.
The College is based on a beautiful, green campus which it is continually developing to improve the learning environment of students. Recent building projects include a sports hall, Visual Arts Centre and state of the art Music Centre.
Huge value is placed at Huish on the professional development of our staff. The College has a stimulating and supportive learning culture at its heart, with a growing tradition of practitioner research and collaboration with other local, regional and national education and business communities. We believe that it is only by supporting each other and working together that we achieve the best for our students. As a college and a Trust, we are committed to supporting the Education Staff Charter and putting wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
Emma Fielding
Principal
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