Astrum MAT Assistant Principal - Hatchside Academy

Hatchside Academy

Assistant Principal – Hatchside School

Pay Scale: Leadership point 7-11 £58,566 to £64,230 (Outer London)   

X2 Vacancies

Following expansion of the trust, we are looking to recruit two inspiring individuals into Assistant Principal roles, who can lead the school in its continued success and maintain and develop the school/trust values and ethos.

Hatchside School opened in April 2021 as a new special school, in response to the growing numbers of pupils requiring specialist placements. It’s curriculum and practice are founded on the principles of early intervention and assessment, particularly as pupils are currently aged 2-7 (EYFS/KS1). We admit pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties with a range of special educational needs including; Sensory impairments/Autistic spectrum disorders/associated behaviours/physical and medical needs. The school serves a multi ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough and East London.

Following a recent public consultation, Hatchside School will now move into its next phase of development and a second building, enabling us to expand provision into KS2/Juniors. Hatchside will be expanding into an adapted building, within the site of a local highly inclusive primary school. Our new Assistant Principals should be forward-thinking, dynamic and creative individuals, with previous successful experience as an experienced SEND Teacher and/or school leader, who will be able to support this exciting new initiative and period of growth. 

We are looking for two exceptional individuals who;

• Have a clear vision and ambition for 21st Century SEND education, supported by a sound understanding of what makes an excellent specialist school
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the curriculum and what constitutes highly effective teaching, learning and assessment for pupils with complex learning difficulties and a wide range of disabilities, including social/communication needs
• Understand, and empathise with, the lives of children and their families living with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Can inspire and motivate others to be aspirational for all pupils
• Are approachable listeners, with excellent interpersonal and ‘people management’ skills
• Value partnership working and collaboration (both within and outside of the trust)

We are dedicated to providing a range of induction and continuing professional development opportunities to the successful candidate and look forward to hearing from applicants with suitable skills and experience.

For further information about the Academy please visit the school website at www.astrum-mat.org and download an application pack from the links in our recruitment area of the website.

Please send your completed application form to The HR Officer at Astrum MAT, Newbridge School, 161 Gresham Drive, Chadwell Heath, Essex, RM6 4TR or by email to recruitment@astrum-mat.org

Closing date: 29th April 9am

Interviews will be held on: 9th May