Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Salary: Outer London pay scale L1-L13 / £47,820-£63,077

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: E17 4AZ, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Site: Whitefield School

Start date: September 2023 or sooner

About Whitefield Academy Trust

With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield Academy Trust seeks to open up the world for children and young people with SEND. Located in Waltham Forest, the Trust comprises Joseph Clarke School (for children with vision impairment and /or additional needs), Whitefield School (for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments), Professional Development Services and the highly successful Project SEARCH East London.

We are expert in serving children and young people with SEND and giving them the tools, skills and confidence to move on to the next stages of their education and lives.

The Role

To ensure, in partnership with the Vice Principal and the Principal, that pupils continue to have every possible opportunity to enjoy school and to make outstanding progress by:

• teaching an agreed timetable; acting as an excellent role model for colleagues;
• providing the guidance training and coaching which will enable staff to maintain consistently outstanding teaching and learning;
• monitoring and evaluating the quality of curriculum planning, teaching and learning;
• developing, monitoring and evaluating systems to track pupils' progress through accurate assessment, recording and reporting.
• following up the outcomes of progress tracking so that appropriate strategies are put in place to support any pupil whose progress has slowed;
•  making a significant contribution to organising and delivering opportunities for staff development.
• co-ordinating opportunities for shared working and sharing successful practice across Whitefield Academy Trust;
• developing the environment within the school to support teaching and learning;
• contributing to the continuing evaluation and development of practice across the Whitefield;
• fulfilling the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead as part of the wider Safeguarding 

We would like to hear from you.

If invited to interview, you will get a chance to visit different parts of the School and we will work to match your skills and aspirations to our needs. 

Why join Whitefield School?

Just as we seek to give our pupils an outstanding school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Whitefield Academy Trust a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Whatever their role, we are committed to supporting each team member and giving them every opportunity to progress their careers across our schools and services.

We are proud to offer:

• A wide-ranging and high-quality CPD programme which can be tailored around each team member’s unique skills and career aspirations;
• A welcoming and inspiring working environment in which colleagues look out for and support one another;
• Opportunities to share best practice and ideas with colleagues across the Trust;
• Wellbeing support mechanisms including practical and emotional support and a Staff Wellbeing Group, 
• A competitive local government or teachers’ pension scheme, with defined benefits;
• Recognition of continuous service with Local Authorities and other academy trusts for various employment entitlements;
• Interest free loans for bicycle purchase;
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Refer a friend to work scheme and earn £300
• Mentoring scheme

But, above all, working at Whitefield Academy Trust is a highly rewarding and satisfying experience. Thanks to the commitment, energy and determination of our staff, all of our children and young people make fantastic progress during their time with us. Watching their progress and working alongside families is immensely satisfying and, as a Trust, we take every opportunity to recognise and celebrate the important role our staff play in transforming the lives of our children and young people.

How To apply:

Your application is a direct permanent application to Whitefield Academy Trust.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca at whitefieldacademytrust@hays.com or call them on 020 7259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through an agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

• Closing date: Friday, 9th June 2023 at 9 am
• Interview date: Wednesday, 21st June 2023

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.