Principal
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2017 or sooner if possible
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2016
Job overview
This vacancy provides an excellent opportunity to lead a rapidly improving small sponsored Academy which is now located in a £14 million new build facility. The Academy is part of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust of 4 schools working collaboratively with the Fylde Coast Teaching School Alliance. Currently Blackpool Aspire Academy has 625 students on roll with rapidly rising numbers due to reach its PAN of 180 in September 2016.
We are seeking a new Principal who is an inspirational leader and will build on the very firm foundations laid by the exceptional outgoing Principal, Colin Simkins OBE. The successful candidate will require a proven ability in strategic thinking and outstanding academic leadership, which will deliver the Academy’s challenging targets. They shall also be required to ensure the classrooms are exciting, engaging and productive through first class teaching and learning for all students of all abilities. Students are encouraged to aspire for great outcomes so candidates shall be expected to do the same.
The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is an embryonic and expanding organisation; committed to developing and sharing excellence in teaching, learning and leadership; supporting academies to become outstanding institutions and to achieving first class educational results for our students.
Within the Fylde Coast Academy Trust, the successful candidate will become part of a close and effective partnership, working with an Executive Principal and leaders, including National Leaders in Education, with a strong track record of school improvement. The new Principal will be supported in their quest to achieve exceptional progress.
We offer a competitive salary package including eligibility for an annual bonus scheme. Support for relocation may be available.
Please visit our websites to learn more about Blackpool Aspire Academy, the Fylde Coast Academy Trust and the Fylde Coast Teaching School:
www.blackpoolaspireacademy.co.uk
www.fcat.org.uk
www.fyldecoastteachingschool.blackpool.sch.uk
How to Apply
Please submit your completed application form by e-mail to Aimee Falls of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust Human Resources Department: aimee.falls@fcat.org.uk
Closing time and date for applications is: 12.00pm (midday) on Wednesday 15th June 2016
Assessment and Interview Days to be held on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd June 2016
The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Fylde Coast Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise our commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Attached documents
About Blackpool Aspire Academy
- Blackpool Aspire Academy
- Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool
- Lancashire
- FY3 7LS
- United Kingdom
Blackpool Aspire Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school, situated in Blackpool, Lancashire. There are approximately 631 pupils at the school, between the ages of 11-16.
Blackpool Aspire Academy opened in 2014 after Bispham High School and Collegiate High School merged together. The school moved into its current building in 2015, and shares an entrance with Highfurlong School. The FCAT (Fylde Coast Academy Trust) sponsor the school.
Principal
John Woods
Values and visions
Blackpool Aspire Academy has the motto: “Success, nothing less!” It hopes that all pupils aspire to achieve their potential in a stimulating learning environment. The school follows six core values under the acronym ASPIRE: achievement and attainment, success, progress, inspiration, resilience and enriched opportunities. Being a kind and considerate member of the school’s community is vital and pupils are taught to be sensitive to other people’s feelings.
Students are encouraged to follow their goals and many extra-curricular activities are organised to help pursue new interests and develop skills. Learning opportunities are extend outside the classroom with a range of academic clubs.
Ofsted
“Pupils are prepared to progress to the next stage of education, training or employment. There is a comprehensive careers strategy in place that focuses on raising pupils’ future aspirations when they leave school. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills, including pupil parliament representatives in each year group, and these help prepare them well for the future. Since the school opened, the number of pupils who have not moved on to education, employment and training has significantly reduced”.
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