Vice Principal- Pastoral

Are you ambitious for all our young people and their life chances? Would you like to benefit from superb professional development opportunities and to work in one of the best equipped schools in the county? If so, then we would be very interested in hearing from you and supporting you in a relocation to the Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty and a paradise for those who love the outdoors!

The Role
We are seeking an inspirational, ambitious and strategic leader who can build on the many strengths of the Academy and work in partnership with our recently appointed Principal. The key focus of the role will be for all aspects of pastoral care within the academy, including the rewards and house systems.

Working with the Principal you will set the vision for the future of the Academy, putting the right people and plans in place to see that our young people leave the Academy feeling proud of what they have achieved and full of confidence for the future.

Leaders are committed to raising pupils’ aspirations by further developing their social and cultural skills- Ofsted April 2017.

We are an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working practices, part time or a job share if they will benefit you and the students of the Academy.

About You
You will:

• Be experienced in a senior pastoral role; 
• Be a person who leads by example with integrity and honesty;
• Be a person with successful experience of senior leadership and proven success in leading improvement;
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner;
• Have high expectations of student attainment and behaviour;
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills;
• Have the ability to lead staff;
• Have evidence of your ability to enthuse students;
• Be resilient, innovative and has enthusiasm that is infectious so that you encourage change in a positive way;
• Be a person with drive and ambition who is passionate about student’s learning, development and success;
• Be an effective communicator;
• Have a good sense of humour and be able to maintain this under pressure;
• Be a successful line manager and team leader;
• Be proficient and confident in using ICT.

Our Academy
Richard Rose Central is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

The Academy is based in the heart of the beautiful border city of Carlisle on the edge of the Lake District. We provide high quality education to 11-18 year olds from across the City and benefit from a £30m new build.

The students of Central Academy benefit from a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities:

• An environment built with safeguarding in mind
• All classrooms equipped to the highest standards 
• Science laboratories, utilising the very latest technology
• Multi-material workshops and the full range of technology rooms
• Business/ICT suites
• Plus much more

The high expectations we place on our students and staff, supported by one of the best learning environments in the county, has had a significant impact. As we continue our journey of school improvement, we will accept nothing but the very best from the Central Academy community and make no apologies for the demands we place on our students in terms of behaviour and commitment. Our nurturing and supportive culture ensures the best possible outcomes for all students at all levels. At Central Academy we challenge everyone, every day, to be the best they can be in everything they do.

It is an exciting time to be a member of staff at Central Academy. If you would like to come and visit the school, please get in touch.

About Carlisle
Carlisle is ideally placed for those who love the outdoors. We are on the edge of the Lake District and close to some of the best mountain-biking centres in Britain, along with beautiful walking in stunning scenery. As well as being near The Lakes, we are ideally situated for exploring the Pennines and North Yorkshire moors. Beautiful coastline with sandy beaches are only a short drive away in the West of Cumbria, or into Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.

Good quality housing is affordable in Carlisle and there are numerous picturesque villages within commuting distance. Carlisle airport has recently opened, with flights to Ireland and London currently running, with further destinations in the pipeline. In addition, we are only an hour or so from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle airports which all fly to a variety of international destinations. Getting from the far north of England to the south could not be easier, with a direct train service from Carlisle to London which takes just over 3 hours.

Reward
We know that you are going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we want to reward you with a salary and benefits package that’s amongst the best in the sector. We also offer a relocation package.

Every employee in United Learning will receive:

• An exceptional salary, above the maintained sector - up to 5% for NQTs;
• At least 8 INSET days per year in all our academies, with 3 dedicated to planning;
• Continuing Professional Development options - Tailored to your needs;
• The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers;
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits;
• The scope for flexible working;
• Plus salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work, gym membership and many more.

United Learning and the Academy are equally ambitious as we strive to bring out ‘The best in everyone’.

If you would like to have an informal discussion or tour of the Academy, please contact Linda Farish, Principal’s PA, on 01228 822060 or at Linda.Farish@rrca.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

The Academy reserves the right to interview and/or make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found so therefore early applications are encouraged.

To Apply
Please apply online by clicking on the following link https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/1855558?cid=1567

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