Principal
Hanson Academy
Bradford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership range L37 – L43 (£107,267 - £124,285)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April/Summer 2023
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2023
Job overview
Hanson Academy in Bradford, part of Delta Academies Trust, are looking to recruit a Principal to start in April/summer 2023. Delta Academies Trust are one of the highest performing large Trusts in the country and we are excited to offer an opportunity for you to come and join us.
As Principal at Hanson Academy, you will ensure that the Trust’s strategic vision is implemented within the school community. Working alongside the Executive Leadership Team and specialist Subject Directors, you will ensure an outstanding educational provision for all students. You will be supported by a fantastic team of professionals who are committed to ensuring that our students experience an exceptional education.
Our Principals come together every five weeks at our network meetings alongside the Subject Directors and the executive team, so you are never alone. In addition, we have an annual 2-day conference in October each year to share your successes allow you to network with key Trust colleagues. On appointment we will also offer you a comprehensive induction programme so that you can familiarise yourself with our systems and processes.
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You will share the Trust’s vision for improving educational outcomes in the North, bringing about transformational change within the communities that we serve. We pride ourselves on being able to offer you fantastic professional development and we hope that this appointment be a pathway to our next executive leaders.
As the most senior leader within the Academy, you will work with your Senior Leadership Team to ensure consistent application of effective Trust systems and processes. You will use experience and innovation to drive forward school improvement to ensure that no child is left behind.
This role will suit an existing Principal or aspiring Vice Principal who wants to make a significant difference to children’s lives by shaping their educational experience.
You will be inspiring and engaging, with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Hanson Academy is situated close the centre of Bradford. The academy is extremely popular and has over 1,700 students on roll. The Academy has a successful sixth form and is also host to ‘The LARP’ which educates both HI and VI (hearing impaired and visually impaired) students from across the region. The Academy has recently (July 2022) joined Delta Academies Trust and is enjoying fantastic support from the wider Delta team.
You will also have the opportunity to utilise our Outdoor Environmental Centre at Dallowgill with your students and staff.
This is a great opportunity to experience leadership at a very high level, using your knowledge, experience, passion, and talent to shape education.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) (opt out available)
• Private Medical Cover (Individual cover only for permanent posts) with the option to add family members via a personal salary deduction
· Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities
For an informal discussion about the role please contact either Andy Barnett, Director of Education (Secondary), on 07583 057786 or Dave Hewitt, Executive Principal, on 07970 807436.
Alternatively come for an informal chat at our informal opportunity event on 12 January; follow this link for details https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/news/leadership-opportunity-event/
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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About Hanson Academy
- Hanson Academy
- Sutton Avenue, Swain House, Bradford
- West Yorkshire
- BD2 1JP
- United Kingdom
The new Hanson School building on the Sutton Avenue site, is the third building in over 100 years to carry the proud Hanson Name (the first Hanson School opened on Byron Street in 1897). Hanson School has a long established reputation for excellence in education and care for our students and support, for and involvement of, their families.
Hanson is a larger than average 11 to 19 mixed comprehensive school with a good reputation in the City of Bradford. We have 1670 students on roll including 290 in the sixth form.
We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.
There is a huge emphasis on high academic and personal achievement. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Hanson is a happy and supportive school which offers a range of educational, social and cultural opportunities to all its young people.
Hanson School is served by new buildings. We have state of the art Sports facilities, practical Science and Technology rooms, modern Media and Creative Arts suites and a variety of learning bases. All of these rooms are served by an innovative ICT solution, with over 1,500 pieces of computer equipment.
The School is especially proud of our on site Additional Resource Centre (ARC) in which students with additional needs can be supported using up to date specialist equipment and resources. The ARC supports Visually Impaired (VI) and Hearing Impaired (HI) students at the school by providing a personalised programme that includes learning in mainstream lessons and alternative specialised provision.
Hanson also hosts the Goals sports complex (one dance studio, ten floodlit astro turf courts and a full size floodlit football pitch) as well the Pulse fitness suite that students have access to. The school has an impressive range of extra curricular, cultural and sporting opportunities for our students.
We want all the students at Hanson to grow into confident, caring and well-educated young adults. We believe that partnerships between parents/carers and the local community are vital for success. Perhaps the best way to get a true flavour of our school is to visit and see us in action.
Vision: To be Bradford’s premier secondary school by offering excellence in the classroom, on the sporting field, in the arts and beyond.
Mission: Enabling all students to achieve their full potential today and empowering them to become responsible citizens and leaders of tomorrow.
What is our Ethos?
- Hanson is renowned for its moral purpose and its unshakeable belief that all can succeed, whatever their circumstances or background, when given a positive climate where support, encouragement and confidence building predominates, backed by high quality teaching and learning.
- Hanson is committed to supporting the development of children, young adults and staff, at ease with themselves and each other, with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the midst of exponential change.
- Hanson aims to achieve high level success through nurturing the adaptability of our staff and students, their passion and ability to work in partnership and sparking each other to be creative and innovative.
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