Associate Assistant Principal (Strategic Lead for Science)

Let’s be honest, in October 2016 our school was graded ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted and placed into special measures… We know where we stand and have high aspirations and a rigorous plan to turn the school around to a grading of ‘good’ within two years… With a positive monitoring inspection in May 2017 and our best results in 4 years - Get on board and make a real difference to our students and to your career.

Overview and career development recruitment incentives:

• We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Science teacher and future leader who will join us as our new ‘Associate Assistant Principal and strategically lead the Science department. This role is part of the SLT.
• This is the perfect role for candidates who want to gain further middle leadership experience and have aspirations to move further onto SLT in the future.
• Teachers still in the early stages of their career are welcome to apply. If you are good enough you will be appointed. We want to employ top quality staff with leadership aspirations.
• We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next stage of your career. 

We have started the new academic year strongly following our best set of results in 4 years. We have increased our Basics measure of English & Maths GCSE grade 4+ with a Progress 8 score of -0.06 that’s real school improvement.  We have also seen a significant increase in the number of students staying with us into sixth form.

We are looking for:

• Experience of leadership in either a whole school or subject led capacity. 
• Vision, drive and flare as you join our supportive and forward thinking SLT.
• The ability to consult on, devise, communicate, implement, monitor and evaluate school improvement with a relentless focus on student outcomes.
• Relevant qualifications and a record of professional development (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the job specifications.
• A genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the school and creating an ethos in which students feel secure and valued.
• A proven record of raising and maintaining standards in teaching and learning.

We offer:

• Our commitment to further developing you as a future leader through access to the school network of our sponsor Academies Enterprise Trust.
• To be part of an academy moving forward.
• A highly committed staff team developing and driving a culture of high expectations and no excuses
• A mentorship programme to develop you as a future Leader.

We welcome visits to the Academy, to see the school in action and discuss the post. To book an appointment please contact Gill Jerome (Principals PA) at gjerome@shlacademy.org or call 01908 624722.

As  the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

This position is required for January 2018.

Closing date: Friday 3 November 2017 

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CVs. For further information on this position and to make an application please click apply on the TES advert

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies for further details.