Assistant Principal
Weavers Academy
Wellingborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale 7 - 12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2017
Job overview
We seek an outstanding teacher of history who is aspiring to senior leadership. If appointed you will play a major role in:
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
• Establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved
• Managing staff and resources
• Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing progress towards targets
In addition to the duties associated with the role of Assistant Principal, you will also take on additional areas of responsibility including leadership and management of the humanities curriculum area.
The school is looking to further strengthen the excellent work going on in the humanities curriculum area to drive forward the quality of teaching, learning and progress. Participation rates at both KS4 and Post-16 are increasing as the school expands.
The successful candidate will also be required to teach history to GCSE and A level.
We have a growing reputation in the local area as a caring school with high expectations of learning, behaviour and attendance. As one of the most improved schools in the UK we attribute our success to our emphasis on coaching and professional development. Staff have considerable access to a broad range of opportunities to further develop their practice. We are on-going participants in a number of programmes including ‘Teaching Leaders’, Olevi’s ‘Outstanding Teacher Programme’ and ‘Future Leaders’. In addition, our staff have abundant opportunities to debate their practice through the ‘Breakfast Learning Team’ and to participate in school-to-school development as part of the growing multi-academy trust ‘CET’ that is well supported by leaders in education across the country. The school was judged ‘good’ in all areas in May 2017 (Ofsted).
Successful candidates will join a collaborative and committed staff team that have a vision to succeed through a shared focus on teaching and learning.
A job description, application form and guidance on how to apply can be found on our website: http://www.weaversacademy.org.uk/contact-us/vacancies To view a video about our school please access the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMA1unQpNkg
Please send your completed application form and covering letter to our HR Manager, Ms. S Cirelli at the following address: Weavers Academy, Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH.
Applications by email are welcomed and should be sent to: HRManager@weaversacademy.org.uk.
CVs alone are not accepted.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 17 October 2017 with interviews later the same week.
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About Weavers Academy
Having achieved a 2022 Ofsted grading of ‘good’, in all areas including leadership, inspectors found that pupils are proud of Weavers and as a result behave well in lessons and around the school. The academy has pursued a rigorous and continuous programme of educational improvement which can be seen and measured throughout the academy. Work that the school has done to further improve behaviour and attendance has resulted in students becoming increasingly ambitious for their futures.
We are committed to ensuring that all students reach their full educational potential. This comprises of our 4 key curriculum areas in Academic, Ambition and our Co-curricular & Extracurricular programmes. Our curriculum development has resulted in a highly effective and sequenced curriculum that provides a secure platform ready for expert delivery.
Our ethos and values are underpinned by our vision, ‘Striving for success, Learning with PRIDE’. ‘Learning with PRIDE’ helps identify the values that students and staff should embody in order to be successful, lifelong learners. Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Determination and Engagement are values we develop in our students and expect in all staff. This ethos drives us forward, every day.
We are proud of the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes that all staff play an active part in, that means over 1300 pupils per week have access to high quality and planned additional activities. The options range from skiing to singing, chess to climbing and performance options to provisional driving licence preparation. We are very proud to show you and find out what you might offer!
We have a commitment to staff development, and we have put in place a detailed programme of profession development that provides weekly CPD for staff. As a result, curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment techniques have advanced and drive student progress.
Following our ‘good’ judgement from Ofsted in May 2022, we are determined not to be complacent and want to achieve much more for our students and staff. We seek to appoint an ambitious committed colleague to be a key contributor to our continued development. This is only the start of a challenging and exciting journey, please get in touch if you'd like to be part of it.
We would welcome applications from staff who are experts in their field and are determined, independent and highly engaged. You will be joining a highly effective team with a collective focus to improve student achievement by providing a positive culture. You will need to be a team member, undertaking duties as required to meet the needs of the school, students and the team.
I strongly advise that you visit us prior to application, I would be pleased to share our exciting academy with you. Early applications are encouraged as we will review applications as we receive them; and applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
Yours sincerely
Jon Hunt
Principal
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