Associate Assistant Principal

Dear Applicant

Thank you for showing interest in this post and our school. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, experienced Associate Assistant Principal with the ability to inspire and lead our Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to further develop both classroom and leadership skills.

We are looking for a Associate Assistant Principal to join us as soon as possible. You will be joining a well-led and motivated team, committed to continuous improvement. You must have high expectations of all stakeholders including a belief that exceptional progress can be made with strong teachers and dedicated pupils working together.

You will be supported by a strong leadership team as well as subject experts from the United Learning advisory team. The school will expect you to continually develop your staff whilst also supporting and developing your skill set in both teaching and leadership.

We believe in classrooms which are free from disruption and maximise learning time by using 'Teach Like a Champion' techniques to create purposeful classrooms. Every member of staff at our school plays a pivotal role in our 'Education with Character' programme, which is driven through teaching staff, middle leaders and senior staff. We welcome applications from those who would like to work flexibly.

Our offer:

• You will be working in an academy that “…. places kindness alongside ambition in the values it promotes” (Ofsted 2021)
• You will be working within an experienced, ambitious, forward thinking and highly effective team
• You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other United Learning schools
• We will support your ongoing continuing professional development
• You will be fully supported by your colleagues within the school to ensure you have the tools to deliver success and reduce your workload

You will be:

• An outstanding teacher with a track record of good and pupil outcomes
• Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners
• Willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice
• Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community

Benefits of working for United Learning:

• Westfield Health Cash Plan – claim money back on the cost of dental, optical & physio services plus much more (eligibility after 6 months’ service)
• Free lunch for staff on duty
• Car lease scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Gym membership
• Westfield Rewards – discounted shopping platform (eligibility after 6 months’ service)
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee

George Eliot Academy is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. We are a mixed secondary school where pupils feel a real sense of belonging and there is a culture of mutual respect. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave well and with integrity and live happy and fulfilled lives.

Our vision is “We aim for excellence and improved pupils’ achievement, through an inclusive academic culture based on high aspirations and expectations. Our excellent daily practices embed our culture of kindness, gratitude and hard work; our STAR values and family ethos shape the character of our pupils.”

If you share our vision and would like to work in our close knit and family-orientated school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply- See Application pack

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Will Bridge at Academicis, our recruitment partner, on wbridge@academicis.co.uk or by phone on 07825 346535/ 01223 907979.