Principal
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Burngreave, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2017
Job overview
We have an incredible opportunity for a truly inspirational leader to join Astrea as the Principal for the new Astrea Academy Sheffield. Astrea Academy Sheffield will be the Trust’s first all-through academy that will open its doors to the surrounding communities from September 2018. The new Academy will embody our vision for an education that truly ‘inspires beyond measure’, whilst representing a beacon at the heart of a part of the city undergoing significant regeneration.
In preparing for the Academy’s opening we need a Principal who can put their stamp on the operational, educational and strategic work that is required to bring the vision to reality throughout the preparation phase through to the opening of the academy and beyond.
The successful candidate will bring significant leadership experience with demonstrable impact in either a primary, secondary, cross phase or all-though senior leadership role. You will be capable of working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and key stakeholders including the local authorities and Ofsted.
Working to our Executive Director of Education, you will help define and deliver a vision for cross phase provision within the Academy to deliver outstanding educational provision to cater for all of our students in an effective and inclusive way. However, before the students arrive there is much exciting work to be carried out. Building your staffing structures, overseeing the remaining building and facilities work, as well as developing a curriculum that is both nourishing and aligned to the Astrea way will be paramount in the initial months of taking up your post.
If you are motivated by helping to create a culture of constant improvement, and if you are seeking to improve outcomes for young people in a brand new purpose build academy that you will help to shape, then we would love to hear from you. You will play the leading role in the initial development and growth of Astrea Academy Sheffield and be able to put an indelible stamp on its approach to enhancing the life chances of all students.
We foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can produce their best work. We welcome all applicants who meet the criteria in the accompanying recruitment pack to apply for this exciting role via the application process. To find out more about the role please contact Carl Bingham, Head of HR at Carl.bingham@astreaacademytrust.org.
Closing date: Friday 24th November
Interview Dates: 28th and 29th November 2017
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people we
expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
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About Astrea Academy Sheffield
- Astrea Academy Sheffield
- Andover Street, Burngreave, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S3 9EJ
- United Kingdom
Do you want to be part of a strong team where you will help make a lasting impact on the life chances of the young people of Burngreave?
Our vision is to provide an exceptional, knowledge-rich educational experience, which ensures that all scholars succeed. We are looking to recruit brilliant staff who share that vision and who understand the moral imperative that we have to serve our community.
What we offer:
- Hilarious, wonderful and caring young people
- A brand new sixth form, opening in September 2023
- A strong & established Early Years Provision, including an on-site Nursery
- Huge support and progression opportunities
- A knowledge rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC
- Stimulating conversations about curriculum & pedagogy
- Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
- An obsession with reading
- A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
- Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system
- Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who have your back
- In the secondary phase, a centralised behaviour, sanctions and detention (you do not need to organise/chase them at all)
- No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across Astrea
- Opportunity to complete NPQs
- Fabulous food, cooked by our in-house chef
What we are looking for:
- Hard working professionals with excellent subject knowledge in their areas of expertise
- People who lead with their heart and do whatever it takes to ensure the life chances of our scholars are maximised
- Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs. Someone that does not make excuses for what children can achieve
- Someone who is totally aligned with our vision and values. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here.
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We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy, so you can fully appreciate our excellent learning environment. Please contact recruitment@astreasheffield.org to arrange a visit to either of our phases.
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Astrea Academy Trust
We are a part of Astrea Academy Trust, a thriving family of 27 academies committed to inspiring our pupils beyond measure. Using our collective expertise, strengths and networks, we aspire to become one of the leading multi-academy Trusts for early years, primary, secondary, sixth form, and special needs throughout South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire.
Astrea Academy Sheffield is an All-Through Academy for children from 2-18.
Full details can be found here
Emma Glover | Co-Principal - Secondary Phase & Sixth Form
Rachel Flemming | Co-Principal - Primary Phase
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