Principal
Ash Hill Academy
Doncaster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership range L29 – L35 (£88,170 - £102,137)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2023
- Apply by:
- 29 January 2023
Job overview
Due to an internal promotion Ash Hill Academy are looking to appoint a Principal to join our Academy in April 2023 on a full-time, permanent basis. Ash Hill is part of Delta Academies Trust, 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 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.
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.
Your new school
Ash Hill is a challenging yet extremely rewarding school on the move! Situated just off the M18, the school is ideally located for travel from Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Goole, and Scunthorpe.
Currently, results are on a 3 year upward trend, student numbers are on a 3 year upward trend and parental buy-in is the best it has ever been!
We have recently moved into our new 21st century school built to meet our growing needs. The Academy has recently been awarded a judgement of Good in all categories with outstanding features.
Your new role
As Principal at Ash Hill, 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.
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.
Why join our Academy?
Staff morale is high (ask them), staff CPD is targeted to meet the Academy’s needs whilst catering for teacher professional development – we finance a variety of NPQ’s and support both external and internal sessions. Two hours per week is given to every teacher as a minimum. As part of a trust, career opportunities and the sharing of best practice is widespread – support is always at hand.
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You will also have the opportunity to utilise our Outdoor Environmental Centre at Dallowgill with your students and staff.
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 more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)
If you would like a conversation about this post, please contact Richard Brooke, Executive Principal, via Lynn Holland, PA, on 01302 562451, Ext. 149.
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 Ash Hill Academy
Ash Hill Academy is an exciting place to learn, and as soon as you enter the building you can feel a buzz of enthusiasm. Behaviour in our academy is very good with a relentless focus upon learning and aspiration. The academy prides itself on providing its students with a first-class education. We know our students well and do our utmost to ensure they all fulfil their full potential and get the outcomes they truly deserve.
Since joining Delta Academies Trust, the school has moved on a strong upward trajectory. Huge improvements in the quality of education have seen academic outcomes improve significantly with levels of student, staff and parent satisfaction that has never been better.
There has also been a huge investment across the site. We have a new multi-purpose building with outstanding facilities and a new state-of-the-art Sports Centre which opened in March 2024.
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Ash Hill Academy, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
We’re so proud of Ash Hill Academy, and welcome visits from anyone who may be interested in working with us now or in the future. Please contact our reception directly on 01302 562541 to arrange, we’d love to show you around!
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