Deputy Principal
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- L24-28 Outer London Scale (£71,022 - £77,043)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2016
Job overview
Learners of today. Leaders of tomorrow.
“GOOD SCHOOL – OUTSTANDING ATTAINMENT” OFSTED Oct 2011
Riddlesdown Collegiate delivers high quality education through a “schools within a school” model in which each of our 2000 students belong to a smaller learning community, enjoying their own facilities and taught by a dedicated cross-curricular team. We are now looking to appoint an inspirational role model, strong public figurehead and exceptional leader to be our Deputy Principal. This new post arises as a result of a restructure of the Collegiate Leadership Group and will see the newly appointed Deputy Principal act as the sole second-in-charge of our large, successful school and support the Principal in providing outstanding day-to-day leadership of the Collegiate, our community and our work.
Candidates will already have enjoyed considerable success in a senior leadership role and will have broad and varied experience across a range of school leadership responsibilities. This role is ideal for an ambitious and driven leader who aspires to Headship and has a clear vision for outstanding education, matched by an ability to deliver first rate learning experiences for all students.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is part of The Collegiate Trust and is an Academy with:
- A successful “small schools model”
- traditional values and forward-looking approaches
- high standards of achievement at every Key Stage
- a strong commitment to the professional learning of all staff
- a very good reputation with and strong support from parents and the community
- a relentless focus on continuous improvement
Riddlesdown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An appointment will be dependent upon further health, medical and attendance checks.
Full details and an online application form are available on our website. Please click on the Vacancies link.
Candidates are welcome to visit the Collegiate in advance – please contact the Principal, Soumick Dey.
Applications should be submitted by 9.00am on Tuesday 17th May 2016, with interviews expected to be held on Tuesday 24th May 2016.
Attached documents
About Riddlesdown Collegiate
Riddlesdown is an Outstanding School - OFSTED March 2023
Our attractive site on the North Downs, surrounded by woodlands and fields, is a lively and invigorating place to learn.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is an outstanding school with a clear vision for an even brighter future. With bright, well-motivated students and superb, modern facilities, we are always keen to appoint talented, hardworking colleagues who will be ambitious for themselves and others. Riddlesdown Collegiate has an enviable reputation for high academic standards and providing the very best learning experiences and it is also a great place for professional growth.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is part of The Collegiate Trust and is an outstanding academy with:
• A successful “small schools model”
• traditional values and forward-looking approaches
• high standards of achievement at every Key Stage
• a strong commitment to the professional learning of all staff
• a very good reputation with and strong support from parents and the community
• a relentless focus on continuous improvement
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