Associate Assistant Principal (Safeguarding)

Associate Assistant Principal 

37 hours, Term Time Only (plus 10 days) 

Scale PO4 / PO5 (points 35 – 40) 

Actual Salary: £35,489 - £40,021 per annum 

Trinity Academy Grammar joined the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust in October 2018 and is now recognised under the body of world class schools.  Working closely with outstanding leaders from across the trust, the academy is characterised by its high aspirations and ambitions.  Targeted and effective support systems have been implemented in order to create an environment where our students experience an outstanding education with no limit to what they can achieve. 

GCSE results are a validation of the work we have undertaken to transform the academy and the results mean the academy is now recognised as one of the most improved schools in the country.  As a result, this is a truly exciting time for the academy.  We are determined to build on our success, increasing student numbers and constantly striving to serve our students better. 

All of these fantastic initiatives require the expertise and commitment of dedicated staff and Trinity Academy Grammar now wishes to appoint to a new and exciting role of Associate Assistant Principal to join our extensive pastoral team and play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership on all aspects of safeguarding, attendance and student engagement. We have invested heavily in our pastoral team which now includes the following positions: 

• Senior Leaders with dedicated responsibility for pastoral care  
• Lead Attendance Officer, Attendance & Admissions Officers and Attendance Administrator 
• Family Intervention Worker 
• Designated and Assistant Designated Safeguarding Officers, and Child Protection Officers 
• Year Leaders 
• Pastoral Support Mentors  
• Senior Leader with responsibility for literacy and EAL 
• EAL Academy Lead 
• EAL Practitioner 
• EAL Engagement Officer  

What we are looking for: 

• Experience of successfully working with identified disaffected students, or groups of students. 
• Experience of forging community/voluntary/parent and partner agency links 
• Experience of working with young people with SEN or behavioural issues 
• Experience of working as a strong leader and as a member of a team in and educational setting 

Our vision is to be the most transformational academy in England.  If you would like to be part of our journey we look forward to hearing from you.  

What can we offer you? 

• Actual salary of £35,489 - £40,021 per annum, working just 40 weeks of the year with 12 weeks of leave 
• An opportunity to help shape the transformation of Trinity Academy Grammar 
• Full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders and a large pastoral team 
• Career progression and cross-trust working  
• A range of staff benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, reduced-cost health cover and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund 

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies. 

Start Date:  As soon as possible 

Closing Date:  9am, Tuesday 7 June 2022 

Interviews:  To be confirmed 

For more information on the academy, and to apply for this role, please visit www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies   

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.