Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Job

• Salary: L1-L13 / (£50,929-£67,178)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Start Date: September 2024
• Working hours / weeks: 32.5 hours / 52.14 weeks
• Location: E17 4AZ, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest
• Site: Whitefield School

We are looking for an Assistant Principal to support and work closely with the Principal of Whitefield School.

Core Purposes:

To ensure, in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, 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 Flourish Learning Trust;

•           developing the environment within the school to support teaching and learning;

•           contributing to the continuing evaluation and development of practice across the Whitefield School;

•           fulfilling the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead as part of the wider Safeguarding responsibilities

About Whitefield School

Whitefield School educates children and young people aged 3–19 years old with a broad range of abilities and special needs. We are a very large special school with over 370 pupils across six different departments. We are situated in Waltham Forest and welcome pupils from across London and surrounding counties. Whitefield School provides targeted teaching and learning opportunities for all our pupils who have a wide range of support needs.

Why join Flourish Learning trust?

Just as we seek to give our pupils a fantastic school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Flourish Learning 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.

It's not always an easy job, but it offers huge job satisfaction. You'll be part of a supportive team and we'll teach you how. The Trust is noted for its staff training and professional development. There are opportunities to progress in your career through our internal progression scheme.

How To Apply?

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

Visits are strongly recommended, to arrange this and meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team please contact Ellie Field at flourishlearningtrust@hays.com

•           Closing date: Friday, 19th April 2024

•           Interview date:  Thursday, 2nd May 2024

Flourish Learning 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.

Flourish Learning Trust

https://www.flourishlearningtrust.org.uk/

Joseph Clarke School

https://www.josephclarkeschool.org.uk/

Whitefield School

https://www.whitefieldschool.org.uk/

Flourish Specialist Education Services

https://flourishspecialisteducationservices.org