Principal
John Cabot Academy
South Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L30 – L34 (£78,726 - £86,826) / L35 - L38 Senior Principal (pan-federation responsibilities)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2016
Job overview
The Cabot Learning Federation is the largest non-diocesan academy group in the South West. We currently sponsor six secondary academies, five primary academies, Digitech Studio School, a discrete Post 16 provision, our first 3-19 all through provision.
In this key role, you will have the opportunity to lead John Cabot Academy and build upon its outstanding record. You will work positively and support the delivery of outstanding teaching that delivers progress over time; and enables students to continue to achieve strong outcomes.
The Federation has a successful track record of performance delivery across all of its Academies; as Principal you will be able to seize the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the students and improve their life chances.
To be successful, you will have drive and passion in order to lead the Academy and accelerate improvement. You will join us with a track record of success and bring to the Academy a level of focus, precision and rigour that will have a substantial and sustained impact on the Academy into the future.
Improvement will be based on an unswerving focus on teaching and learning and a strong commitment to collaboration within and beyond the Federation.
For further information, please visit www.cabotlearningfederation.net/vacancies/principal-john-cabot-academy/ (applications must be submitted using our CLF application form, CVs will not be accepted).
Closing date: Sunday, 21st February 2016
Assessment and interview dates: Thursday, 3rd March & Friday, 4th March 2016
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
Please refer to Part 11 for the Application and Selection Process.
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
Attached documents
About John Cabot Academy
Academy mission and ethos
We are part of the Cabot Learning Federation however, as an Academy, we have independence about the direction we wish to take and the way we operate. We are proud of our comprehensive intake and the rich cultural mix we all enjoy each day. Cabot is a lively place to be as it is full of motivated students who play a significant part in their own learning. Cabot is also full of dedicated members of staff who work tirelessly alongside the students to ensure that all students are safe, happy, fulfilled and challenged.
Deemed by OfSTED to be an ‘Outstanding’ school, the leadership and management of John Cabot Academy is structured around four main strategic areas:
• Outstanding Student Care
• Outstanding Teaching and Learning
• Outstanding Curriculum
• Outstanding Assessment
We are passionate about providing an outstanding experience for our students and believe wholeheartedly that students should not only learn new knowledge and skills but should also understand why they are learning them. This is the reason why the Cabot strap line is Learners Inspiring Learning.
This is the fundamental ethos and culture of John Cabot Academy. Students have many opportunities to influence not only which programmes of study they embark upon but also how the learning and teaching is designed. We aspire towards the full realisation of students learning and being assessed at the time that is right for them. The first stage of this process is the introduction of vertical tutoring. With students being arranged into 4 tutoring communities we are discovering the benefits of grouping students with others outside of their age group. The next stage in this process is to work towards students learning alongside others at their same stage rather than necessarily their same age.
In 3 Years Time Aims
A student who…
…is supported and guided towards selecting their personalised route of study based upon their ability, interest and motivation regardless of their age
…has a range of transferable skills which facilitate effective learning practices and which prepare them for life beyond the Academy
…is happy and who takes responsibility for their own behaviour, recognising and working towards their full potential in all areas
A learning environment where…
…staff lead, facilitate and support students in the learning of transferable skills for life and subject specific content
…space is used to support, challenge and stimulate learning in a broad range of environments
…relevant cutting-edge technology is used to facilitate effective learning
An Academy which…
…benefits from close working relationships with CLF Academies, Local Authority agencies, city-wide support as well as national and international partners
…is flexible and places current and future learners at the heart of every strategy
…prioritises staff well-being and recognizes the importance of each contributor to the student – staff – parent partnership
Getting Every Day Right…Getting the Future Right
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