Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning to join our National Online School Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment, ensuring consistently high-quality education and strong outcomes for all pupils.

The TCES National Online School provides therapeutic, virtual education for pupils with complex needs, including neurodiverse pupils and those experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). Our approach is highly individualised, with teaching and learning tailored to each pupil's needs, starting points, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and therapeutic learning plan.

The Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning will lead on the development and implementation of the school's Teaching and Learning strategy, promoting high expectations, evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement. Working closely with curriculum and subject leaders, the postholder will ensure that curriculum provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our pupils.

The successful candidate will also lead quality assurance across teaching and learning, using assessment, pupil progress and quality assurance information to identify priorities and drive improvement. They will support the professional development of teachers through coaching, CPD and the sharing of effective practice, while modelling outstanding teaching and leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader who is passionate about improving teaching quality, developing staff and ensuring pupils with complex needs are able to achieve their full potential.

To apply for this role: please fill in the application form attached below as "other document" and email it to: NOSrecruitment@NationalOnlineSchool.org.uk Or go to TCES vacancies careers page and apply there.

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• Qualified Teacher (holds QTS or QTLS)

• Evidence of ongoing professional development in education.

• Experience of supporting neurodiverse children and an understanding of potential implications for communication, learning and behaviour patterns.

• Proven experience teaching at GCSE and/or A Level  (experience with online or hybrid teaching is an advantage).

• Proficient digital skills, including a good understanding of IT systems and the ability to use them effectively as a member of an online school.

• A track record of promoting high standards and achieving strong pupil outcomes.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Working knowledge of National Curriculum, KS requirements and Code of Practice for SEND.

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions.

• An opportunity to make a real difference and join a leading provider of specialist education, directly contributing towards positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and ASC.

• Excellent CPD opportunities with all staff provided an individual Learning & Development Plan to support career development and options to take progressive Ofqual registered Level 3 – 5 qualifications in Therapeutic Education.

• Comprehensive induction process, including all pupil-facing staff supported in receiving the Level 3 Award in Therapeutic Education and Group Process.

• Regular half termly staff wellbeing days.

• A range of employee support and wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), counselling and contributions towards medical costs & an exclusive rewards platform.

TCES, NOS and Great Minds are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are an equal opportunity employer.