Vice Principal
St James the Great Academy
Maidstone, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- L4 – L8 £42,398 - £46,799
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2018
Job overview
L4 – L8 £42,398 - £46,799
‘Come and be part of the St James the Great way!’
‘All senior leaders, staff and governors share the ambition, aspiration and determination to provide the best possible learning and personal experiences for pupils. They hold a clear vision for the school and work together as a strong team.’ Ofsted 2018
St James the Great is a community where inspirational teaching, self-evaluation and self-improvement are evident from the moment you enter our school.
Our children are diverse, exciting and talented – and the same is true of our staff. We put huge emphasis on professional development, most of it in-house, and are proud of the high number of good and outstanding teachers who work in our school. We are also noted for our ‘can do’ attitude. We are keen, always, to encourage new and/or young staff to make their mark as soon as they are ready.
We are proud to serve the communities around Maidstone in the centre of Kent, a short commute from Maidstone, Tonbridge and London and many picturesque Kent villages. Ofsted judged us as a ‘good academy’ in March 2018 and our children as ‘ready to learn, confident and who enjoy coming to school.’
Although we are delighted with our ‘good judgement’ we are looking to appoint a Vice Principal to strengthen our SLT and to take a lead on teaching and learning and whole school literacy. These key areas are reflected in our School improvement Plan and you will be fully included in the decisions being made to improve our fantastic school. There will be a teaching commitment to the role.
We welcome applications from existing senior leaders or middle leaders that can demonstrate a passion for being part of a team that will lead our school to become outstanding!
You will:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire children to learn
- Nurture and cherish the children, promoting their safety, wellbeing and learning
- Have a strong vision and ethos that supports our values and culture
- Be creative, enthusiastic and resourceful with a passion for teaching and learning
- Have a strong commitment to inclusion with high expectations for all learners
- Value the engagement of parents and the community
- Have a flair for analytical and strategic thinking in relation to Academy improvement
We can offer you:
- A ‘family’ school feeling at the heart of a thriving local community
- A chance to work within an Academy community (locally and nationally) that promotes outstanding practice
- A friendly supportive team of staff and governors
- Parents who value the school and children who have a thirst to learn
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to lead and contribute the exciting whole Academy developments on literacy and assessment
- A clear pathway to further mentor you as a leader
If you feel you have the relevant skills, qualities, competencies and expertise and are energised by the prospect of being part of our leadership team, then we would love to hear from you!
As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, local government pension scheme and childcare vouchers.
The date of commencement for this post will be September 2018.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 May 2018.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Jo Grabowska, Recruitment Manager at Tes, on 020 3194 3085 or joanna.grabowska@tes.com
For an informal discussion or for an application form, please contact Jo Grabowska on the contact details above.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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About St James the Great Academy
- St James the Great Academy
- Chapman Way, East Malling, Maidstone
- Kent
- ME19 6SD
- United Kingdom
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St James the Great Academy (SJA) is a one form entry primary school near Maidstone the county town of Kent. We like to think we have the best of all worlds with good transport links to London whilst enjoying being close to some of the most beautiful areas in Kent.
We are situated in one of the most beautiful grounds to be found anywhere in Kent. The site was originally landscaped in the 17th century and was the parkland of Clare House. On the site there is a splendid lake and fine mature trees with an abundance of wild life including nesting water birds.
Within the village there is Bradbourne House and the horticultural research station. The parish church of St James the Great and houses of historical and architectural interest, including the mill buildings, Tudor residences and the original Victorian school buildings.
The children are able to use these facilities to enrich their educational knowledge in geography, history and scientific and environmental studies.
We moved into our state-of-the-art and purpose-built building in 2009. The old building has been developed into a Children’s Centre and Community Centre.
We have retained part of the old building as our Family Learning Centre where we hold a free breakfast club, after school activities, and family and parent activities.
SJA is a place where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are happy, have fun and enjoy being engaged in their learning and challenged in their thinking.
Our staff are highly skilled, willing to learn and determined to get the best results for every child.
Outstanding teachers that can adapt, change and promote creativity and collaboration are the backbone of SJA and an essential part of our vision. We know our teachers are highly committed, each one a leader in the making. They have high expectations and deliver challenging lessons that cater for the needs of every student.
Each one of our students is fantastic. We know and value them as unique individuals. We strive to ensure they are fully prepared for the rapidly evolving future that lies ahead of them, standing shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world. They leave school with confidence, ready to dismiss social barriers and face the challenges of secondary education and then adult life.
SJA is a truly great place to work, but don’t take my word for it – come and find out for yourself!
Tamasin Springett, Principal
Our Curriculum
To view information our curriculum across the year please click here
Ofsted
In March 2018 we were judged “good” by Ofsted. To view the full report please click here.
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WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It’s what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you’ll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we’re inspiring. Come inspire their remarkable with us.
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
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