Vice Principal
Bearsted Primary Academy
Kent, Maidstone
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Highly competitive plus performance bonus and private health care
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2024
Job overview
Bearsted Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Vice Principal to join the current Senior Leadership Team, contributing to their energy and vision to drive the school to achieve its full potential. Candidates should have experience as a senior leader, a history of being an outstanding class teacher and a strong subject leader.
The successful candidate will be:
- A highly effective Teacher
- A motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of all staff
- Confident, inspirational, able to communicate and deliver a clear vision for the school
- Committed to developing our children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance
- Approachable and willing to work with staff across the Trust and Governors to implement strategies to move the school forward
- Able to develop and establish excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders
In return we can offer:
- Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership skills within Bearsted Primary Academy and Leigh Academies Trust
- The opportunity to join an improving academy and make a difference to pupil progress and attainment with the support of a dedicated senior leadership team that is very supportive
- Opportunities to work closely with other Primary Leaders within Leigh Academies Trust to share best practice
Please click here for the full Recruitment Pack.
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Corina Moroianu (Office Manager) - corina.moroianu@bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk
Visits to the academy are encouraged and will be hosted by Jane Tipple (Principal). Please ensure you offer Corina a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Corina (as above) in the first instance.
Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Interview date: Monday 13th May 2024
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
Attached documents
About Bearsted Primary Academy
- Bearsted Primary Academy
- Popesfield Way, Bearsted Road, Weavering, Maidstone
- Kent
- ME14 5GA
- United Kingdom
Due to open in September 2020, Bearsted Primary Academy will become the latest addition to the highly successful Leigh Academies Trust (LAT), joining four other LAT primary academies in the Maidstone area, and a further four LAT primary academies across Kent and South East London.
Our vision is to create a school community which is vibrant and pioneering. We want our children’s primary school experience to be an unforgettable and inspirational journey where they are nurtured and valued.
We intend to make every moment count through an enriched and innovative curriculum that extends beyond the physical classroom and school day. Every child will have the opportunity to explore and develop their strengths and participate in new learning experiences.
Our aims are:
- To strive for academic excellence, ensuring all children progress to reach their full potential and use their experiences as the foundations for future success.
- To create a rich, vibrant and innovative curriculum which engages and motivates children. They will develop the skills of entrepreneurialism and adaptability to prepare them for their future. Real-life projects with exciting outcomes will make learning fun whilst also providing them with unforgettable experiences. Children will also be given opportunities to develop their talents and interests in academic subjects, the arts and sports.
- To develop a respect for each other and expect exceptional behaviour ensuring all children feel safe and happy. Every child will be treated fairly, equally and feel included in a caring community. Children will be proud of who they are and proud to be part of a school that embraces diversity and encourages individuality.
- To ensure we provide outstanding teachers who will teach exciting and inspiring lessons and ensure all children to make excellent progress. Children will enjoy being challenged, be confident to take risks and persevere in their learning. Ambition will be encouraged and achievements will be celebrated.
- Parents will be welcomed and involved in school life. Staff will work in partnership with parents to ensure that children reach their full potential. Excellent communication with parents will keep them well-informed of their children’s progress.
The children will remain at the heart of every decision we make as we move forward and we will ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.
Principal
Jane Tipple
Find our Trust vision: https://vision2030.org.uk/
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