Senior Vice Principal - Head of School (Primary)

Senior Vice Principal - Head of School (Primary)

Salary: L18-21 (Outer London)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2023

Firstly, thank you for your interest in becoming part of ATAM Academy. This is a very exciting and unique opportunity in working a growing faith school; developing policy and procedures and putting these into operation so that we become an Academy to be proud of.

As our school grows each year we continue to build a team of committed teaching professionals. As such, we are looking for new member of our Senior Leadership Team to join an exciting expanding school that works with a fabulous community of learners, parents and stakeholders.

ATAM Academy is part of the Khalsa Academies Trust and is our first “all-through” school. KAT is a Multi Academy Trust with 1 other secondary school based in Wolverhampton.

We are seeking an experienced, inspirational and motivated Senior Vice Principal, who will lead our primary phase as Head of School with the drive, commitment and creativity to support us in providing the best possible opportunities for our pupils.

Atam Academy is an all-through Free School which opened in September 2016. In September 2023 our pupils move into Year 11 as we work towards our first set of GCSE outcomes. Over the following two years we will open and grow our post 16 provision until September 2025 when we will be fully open with approximately 1250 pupils from nursery to Year 13.

This is an exciting time to join a professional and determined staff team who have made rapid improvements over the current academic year.

The successful candidate will play a major role under the overall direction of the Principal who will be empowered to improve policy, process and practice in the delivery of Primary education, whilst leading inclusion throughout primary and secondary phases. We are

looking for someone who has a proven ability in strategic thinking, ensuring the academy continues to provide high quality education for all our children in a caring, inclusive environment.

This post will enhance the Senior Leadership Team of the academy and will take a lead role in all aspects of school improvement related to Primary and inclusion. Within your application you should state clearly why you are the ideal candidate for this role stating examples of where you have had significant impact on academic standards and evidence how you meet the person specification.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached with this advertisement.

How to Apply

To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form or click the link below to our application form (only the TKAT application form will be accepted). Please complete the equal opportunities form at ATAM school website. Please do not apply via TES application form.

Application forms and supporting statements should be sent to hr@atamacademy.com

Closing time and date for applications is 09.00 on Monday 17th April 2023

Interview Day Thursday 27th April 2023

Previous applicants will be considered

Please visit our website where you can read more about our school and the Khalsa Academies Trust.

Visits to the academy or a discussion about this post with the Principal are welcome.

For any questions regarding the vacancy or a visit to the academy please contact Prabhjot Ubhi, PA to the Principal at hr@atamacademy.com

Thank you again for your interest in this post and I look forward to receiving your application.

Chris Steed

Principal - ATAM Academy

Khalsa Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all. The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise our commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.