Head of School

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 Cambridge AP Academy... This job is about more than school leadership; it is about turning around the lives of vulnerable learners. It is a big challenge, but also an inspiring opportunity to work with young people with complex needs who require extra support to achieve their ambitions. 

Cambridge AP is a secondary alternative provision (AP) Academy that provides full-time education and support for up to 35 learners who are not accessing mainstream schools. We have an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in giving every learner as many chances to succeed as possible. Our aim is to deliver the academy to Ofsted ‘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 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 SEMH? 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 Cambridge 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 9.30am – 11.30am. 

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.