Assistant Vice-Principal

Barnsley Academy is a rapidly improving school, and we are seeking to appoint an Assistant Vice-Principal who has the energy, passion, resilience and dedication to further support our leadership team in building on the foundations already in place at Barnsley Academy.

We are aware of the improvements we need to continue to make, particularly in relation to the teaching of Maths, and this is a real area of focus in relation to this appointment. The successful candidate will be a leader who is deeply committed to the highest academic standards, is willing to work in partnership with others and is committed to raising standards in Maths by supporting the development of this department into a future strength of the academy.

The Assistant Vice-Principal of Barnsley Academy will work with the leadership team to lead, motivate and inspire pupils, staff, parents and the wider community, to ensure every student is confident in himself/herself, is respectful of others, achieves well and gains the skills and qualifications to succeed in life and at work.

If you possess these qualities and share the Academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. We welcome applications from either an experienced senior leader or an ambitious individual looking for the next stage in their career.

In return we can offer you:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme including in-house MA.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Caring, dedicated and friendly students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• Opportunities to be creative and to inspire your students.

About the School:

11 – 16 Academy with 847 students

A United Learning Academy

With Barnsley Academy being part of one of the leading school groups in the country, we offer unrivalled career development opportunities and support to ensure you achieve your ambitions. If you need to relocate for this role, we can provide financial assistance; and if you're currently based overseas, we'll help with your transition back to the UK. Furthermore, you could be eligible for health care cover and full or part funded CPD during your first year.

At Barnsley Academy we acknowledge that learning is a lifelong journey and that we have a vital part to play in our local community. Our mission, each and every day, is to provide an entitlement to excellence in the services that we offer for our students, our staff, our parents and our community. Through this we aim to pursue the development of a lifelong love of learning in us all and bring out the best in everyone.

For full details, to discuss the role or to request an application pack, please contact our recruitment partner, Arthur (Aj) Blyth at Hays Education on arthur.blyth@hays.com or 0114 289 6746. We welcome visits from potential candidates-please contact Aj Blyth to arrange this.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 2nd March 2016 at 12 noon.
Interviews are to be held Wednesday 9th March 2016.

Barnsley Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.