Senior Vice Principal

Cravenwood Primary Academy is part of United Learning. It is a good school which caters for children aged 3 to 11. We aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life through a balanced, high quality education in a caring and stimulating environment where our school family is learning and achieving together.
 
At Cravenwood you can expect to find happy children who are engaged in their learning and always strive to be the best and a friendly, welcoming and proactive staff committed to delivering high quality, creative approaches to teaching and learning.  Shared leadership and accountability at every level is key to the success of the school.  The leadership model has been described as ‘inspirational’ by Ofsted.
 
The role of Senior Vice Principal is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding, hardworking and inspirational leader to continue the transformational journey from good to outstanding. Together with the Principal, you will work collaboratively with the developing leadership team to revise the aims, objectives and direction of the school and drive further improvements in the quality of teaching and learning and pupil’s achievement.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, including being able to inspire and motivate staff and build on their strengths and areas of expertise.
• Think strategically and creatively, ensuring that the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared and understood by all.
• Create a shared culture and positive climate and promote high expectations for attainment.
• Provide an example of ‘excellence’ as an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Keep the children at the heart of the teaching and learning process.
• Have a strong understanding of assessment and experience of tracking and monitoring standards across all phases.
• Demonstrate integrity, optimism, credibility, resilience, calmness and a sense of proportion.
• Take a flexible, creative and solution focused approach.
• Demonstrate effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working closely with all partners and stakeholders.
• Commit to taking an active part in all aspects of school life.

In return, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package, a vibrant and positive place to work with great staff and children. Alongside this, there is a commitment to personal and professional growth and development both within the school and within United Learning.
 
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact Angela Parkinson on 0161 795 3380 or email a.parkinson@cravenwoodprimary.org.uk

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1239802?cid=1567&rsid=0&js=0&LinkType=1&FromSearch=False

Closing date: Friday 11 May 2018 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 15 May 2018
Interviews: Friday 25 May 2018
Tours: Tuesday 8th May 2018 (contact the office to arrange a time)

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