Vice Principal
Harewood College
Bournemouth, Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Range: L15 – L19
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from April 2018
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2018
Job overview
At Harewood College we are committed to providing our students with an all-round experience that prepares them to be the best versions of themselves. A key element is to inspire wonder and intellectual curiosity as well as the confidence and courage to play their part as active members of our global society. We encourage them to be ambitious and strive for excellence.
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced senior leader (Vice Principal) to help us realise our vision for our students. Harewood College is dedicated to developing young men with active and creative minds, who retain a sense of compassion and respect for others whilst having the confidence and ambition to succeed as moral citizens and global workers.
An important part of college life is the integration of Olympic values and the elements of the Earth Charter into all that we do. Internationalism and Enterprise also underpin the educational experiences we offer our students.
As Vice Principal, you will be responsible for leading on aspects of Academy improvement. You will be a role model to staff and students. Colleagues will look to you for outstanding line management, challenge and support. We see a feedback culture as an essential part of school improvement. Therefore we recognise you too will also need support and challenge so that you can become the best version of yourself and we will commit to making this happen. We need someone who is committed to making a difference, a highly skilled, driven and successful school leader with a range of recent experience, ready to take on this new role at the Academy.
The successful applicant will join our ambitious and committed leadership team. This unique role will provide the right candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact on raising standards of achievement for all students across the academy.
If you have the qualities to be part of the team and to help Harewood College move forward into the next exciting phase of its development, please get in touch.
We are looking for someone:
• Who demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, with clear values and moral purpose which place students at the heart of all decisions.
• Who will make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the college.
• Ideally with assessment, data and outcomes experience
• Who has proven successful experience as an Assistant Vice Principal or equivalent for 2 or more years in a secondary school. (There is no expectation of experience in a boys’ only environment)
• With evidence of impact in developing and implementing strategies to effect sustainable improvements that produce high standards
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to join a thriving Academy in Bournemouth
• Ongoing, high quality professional training opportunities to support your career development within the college and the wider AIBET Trust.
• Excellent facilities and resources including arts, drama and outstanding sporting provision
Harewood College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Visits are warmly welcomed. To book a visit, please contact Jeni Notley on 01202 726718 or email jeni.notley@avonbournetrust.org
For further details and an application form, please visit www.avonbournetrust.org
Closing Date: 28.1.18
Interviews: 8.2.18
Attached documents
About Harewood College
Part of Avonbourne International Business & Enterprise Academy Trust
Trust Core Purpose
Inspiring wonder and intellectual curiosity
Trust Vision Statement
Avonbourne International Business and Enterprise Trust is dedicated to developing educational experiences which inspire courage, compassion and ambition, with a desire to think globally to create an ethical future for all.
Harewood College Mission Statement
Harewood College is dedicated to developing young men with active and creative minds, who retain a sense of compassion and respect for others whilst having the confidence and ambition to succeed as moral citizens and global workers.
Harewood College was founded in 1940, with its original site in Portchester Road, Bournemouth. As the school grew in numbers, a larger site was called for and the current site, off Harewood Avenue was in full use from 1984. In July 2004, the school was awarded Specialist School status as a Sports College and in June 2012 it joined Avonbourne International Business and Enterprise Academy Trust as an Academy. The college works closely with its sister college Avonbourne College and in September 2012 a joint 6th form was launched with a new 6th Form block specifically built for the co-educational college.
Harewood College ensures the best quality experience for all of its learners. This is evidenced by considerable investment made in the fabric of the college in recent years. New library facilities, Information Technology, Food Technology, new Science laboratories, the English block, and the assembly hall are all relatively recent additions. A superb new Sports Hall was also opened in May 2011 which boasts seven badminton courts and a climbing wall.
Harewood College has always had a strong sporting tradition and has been recognised as the one of the 6 best schools nationally for “Sporting Innovation”. As well as traditional team games we have success in many other emerging sports; we are the country’s best indoor rowing college and one of the strongest in the south west for table tennis. Out of hours learning is a real strength in the non-sporting arena too. Enthusiastic and supportive staff also provide learners with many opportunities for visits, trips abroad and expeditions. This aspect of the college culture is a real strength.
The most recent OFSTED Report (February 2015) described Harewood as a good school in all categories. They recognised the enthusiasm the students have for college life and the excellent relationship between the students and teachers.
The college seeks to motivate and inspire all of its learners. More than two thirds go on to further education at 16, many stay on at the Trust’s 6th Form. The hard work and motivation of learners is reflected in the awards made them by local and national agencies. The college aims for each student to achieve to his maximum ability.
Discipline, consideration for others and the promotion of achievement all contribute to a positive school ethos recognised by OFSTED, the Youth Sports Trust and Investors in People. The college is committed wholeheartedly to restorative approaches.
Harewood College is regarded by the Local Authority as an improving school which invests in its staff.
The college has an appraisal system in place which is linked to the drive to raise whole school attainment. The college has been commended for its approach to induction and support of new staff and in 2015 this was recognised when the Trust was awarded Gold Investors in People Award.
We look forward to hearing from you, we hope that you will share your talents with us.
Harewood College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please note Harewood College does not accept CV's in place of application forms.
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