Deputy Principal, Unified Academy

Salary: Fringe Leadership Pay Scale L14-L18 FTE £66,361-£72,311

Location: Unified Academy, Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB

Full time, all year round

Unified Academy located in Dorking is a special school for boys aged 9 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Some students also have moderate learning and attachment difficulties.

The school delivers a highly personalised approach to education with small class sizes and lessons that are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students so that their learning is more purposeful and engaging.

The team at Unified Academy are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for their students by nurturing them to become well-rounded, confident adults with high aspirations for their future. To find out more about us visit www.unifiedacademy.org.

We are seeking an ambitious, and inspirational leader to provide professional leadership for the school to ensure that high quality teaching and learning secures at least good progress for each learner. 

Key responsibility areas will include:

·          Contribute to the strategic leadership and management of Unified Academy

·          Leadership and management of students’ attainment and progress

·          Line management of teachers and other senior leaders

·          Leadership and management of the curriculum

·          Leadership of learning and teaching and attitudes to learning

·          Support the strategic leadership of safeguarding and child protection

We can offer:

·          The opportunity to develop skills and experience within a family of providers

·          Staff and an Executive Board who are highly committed and dedicated to success

·          Support and guidance from Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for. 

Unified Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Sally Fahy via email SFahy@unifiedacademy.org. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact info@unifiedacademy.org.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: Friday 12 April 2024

Interviews will take place: w/c Monday 22 April 2024

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Unified Academy reserves the right to close applications early if the right candidate is found.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.