Assistant Principal Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Thomas Rotherham College is a sixth form college and the largest sixth form provider in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. We have a tradition of achievement and aim to provide a future of opportunity to all our students.

The College has maintained an extensive range of A Levels; including three modern foreign languages, Music and Further Maths; while increasing its general vocational provision.  We are proud of very positive student destinations and the wide range of enrichment activities we offer. We have a strong sporting tradition; including football and rugby academies linked to professional club; and vibrant performing and visual arts.  The College is the hub institution in Rotherham for the University of Cambridge HE+ scheme which provides curriculum extension opportunities and progression advice to more able students.

The College is part of Inspire Trust which includes Oakwood High School and Sitwell Junior School, a truly community based Trust.  As a Trust we are committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work. These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will join the College and lead Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Assistant Principal Level.  You will build on the restructuring work that has taken place and inspire, energise and embed excellent practice throughout the College.  

Candidates must be able to evidence their success in leading and delivering outstanding Teaching, Learning and Assessment and quality improvement strategies and expertise to provide excellence and equality in everything that they do.

It is essential that candidates evidence and share with us their educational ethos and personal characteristics that demonstrate their potential to lead Teaching, Learning and Assessment and command the respect of the student and staff body.  .   

We offer a positive working environment, we care about our students and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this; contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5 July 2019 at 9am.  Interviews will be held Wednesday 10 July 2019.  Application forms are available via the college website http://www.thomroth.ac.uk/vacancies/Pages/default.aspx and should be returned via e-mail to hr@inspiretrust. uk   

PLEASE NOTE we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full.

Inspire Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.  The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy in all its work places.  We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face.