Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning)

Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning) at Mulberry UTC

Salary grade: L14-19 (inner London leadership scale)

Start date: September 2021

Benefits include: generous pension scheme; Cycle to Work scheme; Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th March 2021

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 15th March 2021

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and experienced leader to take up this crucial role in our innovative, forward-thinking school.

Mulberry UTC has gone from strength to strength since opening in September 2017. After a strong outcome in our first Ofsted inspection in March 2020, we are seeking an Assistant Principal to play a leading role in our drive to take classroom practice across the school from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and who wants to make a real difference to young people’s lives. You will be a strategic thinker who can inspire and excite others to achieve their best. We offer a supportive staff team, a state of the art building, opportunities for career progression and students who are genuinely interested, engaged and highly motivated.

Located in Bow, in the heart of east London, we value the skills and talents of all members of our diverse school community. We believe it is a privilege to be able to make a real difference to the life chances of the young people we serve. We are looking for someone who can bring out the best in every learner and every teacher, regardless of their circumstances.

We are passionate about the importance of academic, technical and vocational learning. Our students excel in their GCSE, A-level, technical and vocational courses because of the great teaching and support they receive from our excellent staff team. Our brand new building provides students access to world-class equipment and facilities. Students and staff are supported by our fantastic employer and university partners including Bank of America, Barts Health NHS Trust, the BFI, the National Theatre and Goldsmiths, University of London.

You must be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all young people and to valuing every individual equally. We recognise and value continued professional development, so a wide range of training opportunities will be made available to you throughout your career with us.

Mulberry UTC is part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, along with Mulberry School for Girls and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch.

We are proud to inspire our students through diverse and representative teams and welcome applications from all parts of the communities we serve. If you have the experience and passion needed to energise Tower Hamlets' next generation of leaders, creators and innovators, we would like to hear from you!

All applications should be made via the TES.

Closing date: Monday 8th March 2021

Interview date: We will arrange interviews for shortlisted candidates during week commencing Monday 15th March 2021.

Start date: September 2021

Mulberry UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and to provide satisfactory references.