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Vice Principal, Pastoral

Vice Principal, Pastoral

Huish Episcopi Academy

Somerset

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Salary:
LPS - Competitive & Negotiable
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
20 February 2023

Job overview

Do you have what it takes to support the Academy to bring our shared vision to life?

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Vice Principal to join the SLT of this progressive school. The right candidate for Vice Principal, Pastoral will have a minimum of two years’ leadership experience, excellent understanding of high-quality approaches to pastoral care, including behaviour, safety and praise systems, the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of teachers in new strategies to improve teaching and learning over the whole school.

The role of the Vice Principal is work with the Principal to ensure the climate for learning and the academy environment is one of high standards, incredible behaviour, mutual respect and optimism. As a figure head of the Academy the Vice Principal is relentless in their pursuit of excellence. 

WHY CONSIDER Huish Episcopi Academy:

Huish Episcopi Academy is a large 11-19 Academy serving a beautiful area of the Somerset levels. A school of 1420 students including Huish Sixth and approximately 200 staff. We offer reduced gym membership/ on-site parking/Access to Care First a free and confidential employee assistance programme and more. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • A welcoming environment 
  • Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
  • Development opportunities within our academy and investment in your professional development and future career.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Support the Principal in delivery of the school vision, for all learners.
  • Ensure our vision for the Academy is implemented across the pastoral provision, particularly regarding behaviour and safety, safeguarding, early help, tutorial provision, SEND, attendance, admissions and praise systems.
  • Ensure that student’s character is developed through the pastoral provision on offer.
  • Lead the drive for continued improvement in the quality of and compliance with the Academy uniform.
  • Design a pastoral curriculum which will make a positive impact on students’ progress and achievement, and their engagement in, and enjoyment of learning.
  • Working with the other Vice Principal, lead, manage, co-ordinate and evaluate whole Academy monitoring, evaluation and review to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning, attainment, progress and behaviour
  • Oversee the process of drawing together priorities for development from external reports, self-evaluation and performance management into an effective plan for training and development.
  • Leadership of the Pastoral teams, SENDCO and team, Internal Exclusion Team, Wellbeing, Safeguarding, Tutors, and Attendance/Admission teams
  • Overseeing the holistic approach in addressing all the complex needs and requirements for Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Create and maintain an agenda of aspiration and achievement for the Academy, working with staff to do so.
  • Contribute to the development and review of all strategic plans and policies within the Academy.
  • Liaise closely with parents regarding pupil progress and behaviour and deal with any issues that develop in relation to student welfare.
  • Provide a consistent team approach to routine and behaviour/ethos matters, including Academy Leadership Team duties.
  • Leadership of effective external relationships with community and other stakeholders


Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school or to contact us for an informal conversation. 

Interviews - Week Commencing 20th February 2023

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About Huish Episcopi Academy

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+44 1458 250501

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Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning.  At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.

Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives.  Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.

Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective.  We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.

United Learning

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.

Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the  best rates of pay in the sector

• Cash towards medical treatment

• Generous staff discount scheme

• Three extra INSET days for planning

• At least one personal day a year

• Great training for your career

• Exceptional curriculum resources

• Expert subject advice

• Support for your wellbeing

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Principal

Mrs. Katie Boyes

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