Principal
Huish Episcopi Academy
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale points L33 - 39 (£85,578 to £99,081)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2017
Job overview
Huish Episcopi Academy is a large 11 to 19 school (1521 on roll including 216 students in Huish Sixth) located in the beautiful area of rural Somerset. In addition to achieving great success for a wide range of students, the Academy also manages a Community Leisure Centre.
Following the promotion of the present Principal, we seek to appoint a new Principal who will further enhance the many achievements of the Academy. This post provides an exciting opportunity for a candidate with vision, imagination, enterprise, commitment and above all concern for the educational and pastoral care of our students.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate that they have:
· a proven track record of managing educational excellence and providing a strong educational philosophy and vision
· a passionate commitment to academic and vocational education and the pastoral needs of all students
· the ability to build upon the outstanding record and reputation of the Academy
· the ambition to work collaboratively with students, governors, other local primary and secondary schools and the wider community to promote the culture of excellence
· the experience to continue the development of Huish Sixth
The post is due to commence on 1 January 2018. The salary scale is Leadership Scale points 33 to 39 (£85,578 to £99,081). Assistance, as appropriate, will be provided for relocation expenses.
The proposed dates relating to this appointment are:
Closing date for applications is noon Monday 26 June 2017. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held over the three days of 10, 11 and 12 July 2017.
Applications should be addressed to Mrs Sue Wright, Chair of the Academy Board via email at huishrecruitment@educ.somerset.gov.uk.
Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are welcome to contact the current Principal, Andrew Davis, and visit the Academy prior to submitting an application.
Attached documents
About Huish Episcopi Academy
Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.
Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.
Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.
United Learning
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.
Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff's wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone'.
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Principal
Mrs. Katie Boyes
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