Head of School
The Octagon AP Academy
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- L20 – L24 £70,310 – £76,778 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2018
Job overview
TBAP Trust Benefits package includes:
- Benenden Health Care Membership
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Employers for Childcare Vouchers Scheme
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Head or Head Teacher to join our Leadership Team as the Head of School at the Octagon AP Academy for primary and secondary learners. This job is about more than school leadership. It is about turning around the lives of vulnerable learners. Yes, it is a big challenge, but it is also an inspiring opportunity to work with young people with complex needs who require extra support to achieve their ambitions.
Octagon is a secondary alternative provision (AP) Academy (Near Wood Green) that provides full-time education and support for up to 58 learners who are not accessing mainstream schools. We have an inclusive philosophy – and believe passionately in giving every learner we meet has many chances to succeed. The Octagon AP Academy was judged ‘good’ in all areas with outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2017. Our aim is to deliver the academy to outstanding within the next three years. The support offered by our school enables young people to achieve their full potential. Our Academy has an extremely effective team of Learning support professionals who work with learners to minimize barriers to learning and who provide individual and family support
Are you an outstanding leader with a passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for excluded learners and those with SMEH? Are you a leader with an established track-record of delivering excellence? Are you hungry for a new challenge? Would you welcome an opportunity to lead the Octagon AP academy to Ofsted ‘outstanding‘?
TBAP Multi-Academy Trust has 3 regional hubs based in London, the East and North-West of England delivering high quality education and intervention through our Alternative Academies, SEMH Provision and outreach teams. Additionally, we have a Teaching School Alliance that offers extensive CPD and research programmes at all levels. TBAP Multi- Academy Trust are proud to hold a silver award from Investors in People.
We are keen to interview candidates who possess our values of compassion, resilience and innovation. If this is you - please visit our website https://www.tbap.org.uk/vacancies/index.php for application documents and more information about TBAP Multi-Academy Trust
We also welcome candidates to visit the school on Wednesday 28 March 2018 between 1.30pm – 3.00pm.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Angela Tempany, Executive Head (East) on 07711 593464 or email atempany@tbap.org.uk
For any queries please contact HR@tbap.org.uk or telephone 0203 108 0345 opt 4 opt 2.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday, Monday 16 April 2018
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19 April 2018 at Octagon AP Academy, Commerce Road, London N22 8DZ.
The TBAP Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.
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About The Octagon AP Academy
Octagon AP Academy is a primary and secondary alternative provision (AP) academy situated in Wood Green, London. Our academy supports up to 68 learners who have experienced difficulties with their learning and behaviour in mainstream school. We are driven by a fully inclusive philosophy and want to empower our learners to become the best they can be, so that they can take their place and contribute successfully in the wider community.
At KS3 our learners follow a curriculum that consists of English, Maths, Science, ICT, PE and Vocational based subjects and are taught differentiated lessons in small, well supported groups. In addition, learners receive extra support for literacy and numeracy.
At KS4, learners access a range of GCSE subjects apart from the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, as well as a varied vocational offer which includes: Hair and Beauty, Food Technology, Design and Technology etc.
The foundation of our vision is to ensure our learners education is personalised to meet their individual needs and is designed to give them the necessary skills to access the next phase of their life. Our academic curriculum is also complemented by an enrichment programme of off-site activities for all learners and on-site therapeutic services which includes, Music Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Counselling etc.
The Octagon AP Academy prides itself on the work that it carries out with parents/carers and outside agencies to ensure that the academy is a safe and enjoyable place of education where learners are fully engaged, enthused, motivated and encouraged to have high aspirations. We are particularly successful at the reintegration of learners into mainstream education. We also work hard to make sure learners move into further education or employment, post-16.
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