Assistant Principal

Having launched our exciting new leadership structure, we have a vacancy for a senior leader driving standards with a preferred specialism in maths. This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team of an Academy that is having a substantial impact on pupils’ lives. 

Joining us, you will lead and manage teaching and support staff across Stanground Academy’s Maths, faculty and will have overall responsibility for those outcomes. You will work with other members of the SLT to monitor and track the progress of pupils, the quality of teaching and learning and attendance and behaviour within the faculty. 

To be successful, you will: 

• be an exceptional middle/senior leader with a demonstrable commitment to helping all pupils achieve their best, despite their background; 
• have high expectations of behaviour and will motivate staff and pupils through high-quality leadership and management;
• be an innovative manager, able to analyse and interpret Academy data to support clear, strategic decisions;
• have experience of leading a successful Mathematics department

You will be well supported by the senior leadership team at the Academy and the Education Support Team of the Trust, to ensure that the overall Academy vision is achieved. 

About us

Situated in Peterborough – one of the UK’s fastest growing cities – we are transforming the life chances of our pupils by ensuring that every child can succeed, despite the challenges they may face. 

The Academy ensures that staff are highly motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards. We boast a £23 million state-of-the-art building with facilities that are arguably some of the best in the county, including fully equipped specialist rooms, a dance studio, theatre and high-tech ICT equipment.

In return

We are part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) which has a proven track record in school improvement. The Trust provides centralised services and support to enable staff to focus on teaching. Being part of the Trust means that we are able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies. As a GAT employee, you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD from our Learning Alliance to enhance your professional growth. 

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed; please contact Pauline Poli, PA to the Principal, on 01733 821430 or email ppoli@stangroundacademy.org 

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Closing date: 9th February 2020

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.