Principal
Lea Valley Academy
Enfield
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 7: L34 - L39
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017/January 2018
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2017
Job overview
Required: September 2017/January 2018
Type of role: Permanent, Full time Position
Salary: Group 7: L34 – L39 (Outer London)
Closing Date: 18th April 2017 at 12 noon
Interview Date: 20th and 21st April 2017
What we are looking for in our new Principal
The Cedars Learning Trust will be established from 1st June 2017, with Lea Valley Academy as the founder school. We wish to develop the Trust with partners confident in their own identity and so have chosen a name which will support each partner retaining their unique character. We are now at the exciting stage of recruiting a new Principal for the newly established Lea Valley Academy. At the Cedars Learning Trust we believe that school makes a difference to the life chances of young people. Lea Valley High School has a successful history in creating opportunities for students past and present. Lea Valley’s vision to create an inspiring learning environment that encourages high expectations, and where every student can reach their potential, strive for success and embrace limitless opportunities, has set the foundations for placing the school in the top 22% of schools nationally with a Progress 8 score of 0.27. Our Sixth Form students routinely progress to top Russell Group universities which include Oxford and Cambridge. Building on this success is the challenge going forward for Lea Valley Academy.
The stories of our students are not always straightforward. The key for us is to open new horizons and share possibilities to enable each young person to create their individual life journey. These outcomes arise from our values which are based on Aspiration, Innovation and Respect.
Our current Principal, Janet Cullen, who has led the school successfully for 22 years will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, upon the successful appointment of the new Principal.
We are looking to appoint a talented individual who has the educational stature and leadership skills to continue our upward journey by driving the vision forward, sharing our values and setting high expectations. As Principal you will have the overall responsibility for the school, and work with the CEO to develop the Cedars Learning Trust. Our offer to you will include autonomy and support in your leadership journey, networking opportunities both locally and nationally, and the personal fulfilment of making a difference.
TO APPLY All details are downloadable from the website, please visit: www.lvhs.org.uk.
Please send completed applications to: aotoole@lvhs.enfield.sch.uk
“ Your unwaveringly high aspirations for pupils drive the school’s improvement plans. Leaders continue to focus sharply on pupils’ welfare and achievement.” Ofsted 2016
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, which will include an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Lea Valley Academy
Lea Valley is a successful school that sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff and prides itself on making a difference to the lives of young people. We have an unwavering belief that by challenging ourselves and each other, we can be the best that we can be.
As recognised by Ofsted, Lea Valley is a ‘good school’, with the leadership praised for its continued determination to improve provision and outcomes and where all staff share the leaders’ vision and support the whole-school ethos.
That vision is to create an inspiring learning environment where every school member be it students or staff is able to reach their potential, strive for success and embrace the limitless opportunities on offer.
IQM have also awarded us Flagship School status following our work as leaders in developing inclusion best practice and commitment to classroom based research. Inclusion is deeply rooted at Lea Valley with all staff focused on improving teaching and learning.
We fully understand that each and every student’s needs and the way they learn is different and as such the bespoke support and opportunities they are provided with is second to none.
Our students continue to excel in academic subjects with many leaving us and going on to graduate from some of the best universities in the UK including University College London, Kings College London, Queen Mary and Manchester.
Our staff are integral to working towards our vision and ensure our values of aspiration, innovation and respect are lived out every day at Lea Valley. Together, we aspire to create an atmosphere where all our students are valued and supported as individuals, enabling them to grow into independent and confident learners and to achieve their potential.
Lea Valley strives to create a culture that encourages continual learning. We fervently believe in supporting the whole school workforce through providing CPD opportunities that are personalised, relevant and contribute to teaching and learning. Our training programmes empower staff to take control of their career progression.
The school embraces 21st Century pedagogy and innovation, realising that in a rapidly changing environment such as education, staff should have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in order to empower them to perform their roles competently and professionally.
Teaching benefits include:
· Laptop for every member of staff
· Each teacher provided with their own classroom with comfortable and adaptable learning spaces
· Excellent ICT facilities within classrooms and large multimedia rooms including an Apple Mac suite
· Extended staff opening hours
· A large library for teachers and students with a wide selection of resources
· Staff well-being programme that supports teachers in managing their workload whilst investing in their ongoing professional development.
· There is a timetable of mindfulness and sporting activities to help improve the well-being and mental health of colleagues.
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