Principal
Oxford Spires Academy
Oxford
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 7 (L34 – L40) depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2022
Job overview
Location: Oxford
NoR: 1,330 (including 228 in Sixth Form)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Start date: January 2023
Salary: Group 7 (L34 – L40) depending on experience
Do you have the highest expectations for every member of the school community?
Are you able to win hearts and minds with your inspirational vision for school improvement?
Are you passionate about high-quality teaching and learning?
Do you have interpersonal, communication and leadership skills of the highest order?
Do you have the experience, skills, insights and determination to lead this ambitious school from good to outstanding?
If you can answer yes to these five questions, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead Oxford Spires Academy forward into the next chapter of its exciting journey.
Over the past decade, Oxford Spires has been transformed and is now a popular, successful and continually improving school, which has been graded as good in two successive Ofsted inspections (2013 and 2017). The school’s roll has increased by 50% over recent years, thanks to its increased popularity and profile, and it is now oversubscribed. Behaviour and attitudes, the focus on quality first teaching, the professional development opportunities provided for staff and the growing Sixth Form are among the Academy’s many impressive features. Five Year 13 students received Oxbridge offers last year and a culture of high aspirations for all permeates every aspect of the Academy’s diverse community.
Oxford Spires Academy is part of Anthem Schools Trust, an education charity serving over 8,000 children and young people in 16 schools across the East Midlands, London and the Thames Valley.
We are looking to appoint a Principal with a proven track record at either Principal or Deputy Principal level. As a senior leader in our organisation, the post-holder would be expected to embrace Anthem’s values of integrity, collaboration and excellence and work closely with other schools across the Trust, whilst enjoying the autonomy to further develop the school’s distinctive ethos.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide high-quality leadership coaching and professional development and the opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic and ambitious schools trust. We would also consider a relocation package for the right candidate.
To discover more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our website or contact recruitment@anthemtrust.uk
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact recruitment@anthemtrust.uk to arrange a visit.
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal discussion with the Education Director, Jane Coley, in the first instance. This can be arranged by contacting the recruitment team by on 01189 021 637 or by email: recruitment@anthemtrust.uk
Applicants must complete the Anthem application form to be considered for the role and email this to recruitment@anthemtrust.uk. The form can be accessed from our website. The closing date for applications is Monday 10 October 2022 at 9am. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October 2022.
Find out more about Oxford Spires Academy at www.oxfordspiresacademy.org
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
About Oxford Spires Academy
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Oxford Spires Academy aims to be a beacon of excellence at the heart of its local community, with a firm belief that all students are capable of making outstanding progress whatever their starting point. Oxford Spires Academy provides a safe, supportive and ambitious environment built on high expectations, strong relationships, pride, community and family, and is proud of its multicultural, multi-faith community where diversity is celebrated.
ANTHEM - A PLACE TO THRIVE
Anthem Perks
At Anthem, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. That is why Anthem Perks brings together a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, your finances, your future and your everyday life.
- Pension - Eligible staff will have access to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on the role.
- Cycle Scheme - Access a new bike and accessories through our tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme.
- Tech & Home Scheme - Spread the cost of technology and home essentials through convenient payroll deductions.
- Corporate Health Cash Plan - Claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, including dental check-ups, optical care and physiotherapy.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential support for personal and work-related matters.
- Employee Referral Scheme - Recommend a friend and receive a bonus when they join Anthem.
- Eye Care - Support towards eye tests and glasses for eligible screen users.
- Anthem Institute - Access high-quality professional development, networking opportunities and learning led by specialists in their field.
- Additional Discount Schemes - Access to external discounts and offers available to education sector employees.
Anthem Perks supports you to thrive at work and beyond.
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