Vice Principal
West Lakes Academy
Cumbria
- £70,773 - £78,010 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2024
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2023
Job overview
PERMANENT POST
LEADERSHIP PAY SCALE L20 TO L24, £70,773 TO £78,010 FTE per annum (pay award pending)
1.0 FTE
Start Date: January 2024
Relocation allowance available for suitable candidate.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspirational Vice Principal to join our collaborative and passionate senior leadership team. You will be supported by an exceptional team and will be prepared to work hard to ensure that every student makes exceptional progress. The successful candidate will bring fresh, bold ideas, helping to lead the academy in the next stage of its development.
The successful candidate will:
- Have drive, determination and a passion to make a difference and change lives through learning
- Be an acknowledged outstanding senior leader
- Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching
- Prioritise the development of effective leadership at all levels, actively seeking ways to improve their own and others’ practice
- Be courageous in giving candid feedback and not afraid to challenge the status quo
- Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
- Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
- Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
- Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and instill in our young people
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role or to discuss making an application please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments on 07736791138 or at martin.blair@hays.com.
Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
Closing date will be 09.00 am on Monday 16 October 2023.
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About West Lakes Academy
West Lakes Academy is a vibrant 11-18 secondary school nestled in the western edge of the picturesque Lake District of Cumbria, serving a dynamic community of 1,200 students. Since opening in September 2008 and moving into our state-of-the-art £26m building in 2012, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality education in an environment that inspires success.
As part of the ambitious Changing Lives Learning Trust, which educates over 2,800 students across nine schools and leads the One Cumbria Teaching School Hub, our academy benefits from shared expertise and a collective drive to transform lives through education. Our dedicated staff and exceptional facilities, including cutting-edge science and engineering resources and an expressive arts suite, empower students to achieve their full potential.
Our academy is proudly sponsored by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Limited, and the University of Central Lancashire. These partnerships underscore our commitment to innovation, excellence, and providing outstanding opportunities for all.
At West Lakes Academy, our vision is to succeed in “Changing Lives through Learning” by offering exceptional opportunities for young people. We are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Our academy is a hub of innovation, inspiration, and opportunity, fostering success for students and the wider community alike.
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