Principal
The Skipton Academy
North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L22 - 29
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2017
Job overview
Craven Educational Trust invites applications for the post of Principal of The Skipton Academy. We are looking to appoint a Principal with exceptional leadership qualities who is driven to ensure our students achieve their full potential.
The Skipton Academy is a co-educational 11-16 academy based in the popular market town of Skipton, ‘Gateway to the Dales’ - voted one of the best place to live in England. It became an Academy in 2014.
Working in partnership with Craven Educational Trust, the Principal will work to drive rapid improvements in the outcomes for students and behaviour for learning for the 380+ students, their families and the community of Skipton and Craven.
Further details and application pack available at:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Skipton Academy is an Academy supported by Craven Educational Trust.
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About The Skipton Academy
The Skipton Academy is a mixed, mainstream, secondary state school in North Yorkshire. Located in Skipton, it caters to students aged 11 to 16 and can accommodate up to 835 pupils at full capacity.
The Skipton Academy started as a community school called Aireville School, administered by the North Yorkshire County Council. It converted to an academy in September 2014 and has a comprehensive admissions policy.
Vision and values
The Skipton Academy’s main aims are: to challenge each child to be the best they can be; to ensure children are safe and supported; and to teach them to love learning. The school wants to become an outstanding academy by 2020. Teachers aim to ensure all lessons bring out the best in each individual, challenging and encouraging all students to be independent learners. They strive to provide a curriculum that covers what pupils will need once they are in the world of work.
The secondary school aims to ensure all pupils and staff are caring and respectful of themselves and one another. It offers a wide range of extra-curricular and cultural activities, while enrichment activities include everything from a pantomime rewards trip to a Learn2Earn activity day.
The curriculum prioritises the core subjects of English, maths, RE and PE. All students must also choose to study French, geography or history. Other subjects are available, such as computer science, engineering, health and social care, drama and business studies.
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